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Meaning of "narrow-shouldered" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NARROW-SHOULDERED

narrow-shouldered  [ˌnærəʊˈʃəʊldəd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NARROW-SHOULDERED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Narrow-Shouldered is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES NARROW-SHOULDERED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of narrow-shouldered in the English dictionary

The definition of narrow-shouldered in the dictionary is possessing a narrow body frame; having shoulders which are relatively close together or which do not extend very far from the neck; not broad-shouldered.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NARROW-SHOULDERED


bewildered
bɪˈwɪldəd
broad-shouldered
ˈbrɔːdˌʃəʊldəd
considered
kənˈsɪdəd
disordered
dɪsˈɔːdəd
enfouldered
ɛnˈfəʊldəd
fendered
ˈfɛndəd
gendered
ˈdʒɛndəd
industry-standard
ˈɪndəstrɪˌstændəd
multi-standard
ˌmʌltɪˈstændəd
nonstandard
nɒnˈstændəd
ordered
ˈɔːdəd
powdered
ˈpaʊdəd
prerecorded
ˌpriːrɪˈkɔːdəd
square-shouldered
ˌskwɛəˈʃəʊldəd
standard
ˈstændəd
substandard
sʌbˈstændəd
transgendered
ˌtrænzˈdʒɛndəd
unconsidered
ˌʌnkənˈsɪdəd
unhindered
ʌnˈhɪndəd
unordered
ʌnˈɔːdəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NARROW-SHOULDERED

narratory
narre
narrow
narrow boat
narrow gauge
narrow money
narrow seas
narrow squeak
narrow-gauge line
narrow-minded
narrow-mindedly
narrow-mindedness
narrowband
narrowcast
narrowcasting
narrowing
narrowish
narrowly
narrowness
narrows

WORDS THAT END LIKE NARROW-SHOULDERED

bladdered
centered
covered
glandered
ill-considered
mentally disordered
recovered
registered
remembered
round-shouldered
scundered
supercalendered
suspendered
unanswered
undisordered
unlaundered
unpowdered
well-considered
well-ordered
what the doctor ordered

Synonyms and antonyms of narrow-shouldered in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «narrow-shouldered» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NARROW-SHOULDERED

Find out the translation of narrow-shouldered to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

窄肩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hombros estrechos
570 millions of speakers

English

narrow-shouldered
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संकीर्ण कंधों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضيق تحملت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

узкоплеч
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de ombros estreitos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সংকীর্ণ কাঁধে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épaules étroites
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sempit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schmalschultrig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

狭い肩幅
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

좁은 어깨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sempit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hẹp đôi vai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குறுகிய சுமத்தப்படும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अरुंद-खांदा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dar omuzlu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spalle strette
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wąskie przygarbiony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вузькоплечий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

îngust în umeri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στενό ώμους
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

smal skouers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

smalaxlade
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smale skuldre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of narrow-shouldered

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NARROW-SHOULDERED»

The term «narrow-shouldered» is used very little and occupies the 191.876 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NARROW-SHOULDERED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «narrow-shouldered» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «narrow-shouldered» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about narrow-shouldered

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NARROW-SHOULDERED»

Discover the use of narrow-shouldered in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to narrow-shouldered and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Studies in Perception and Action IX: Fourteenth ...
Percent yes responses as a function of door width to person-plus-object-width for wide and narrow shouldered participants in the two conditions. width by this value. A 2 (Mode) x 2 (Shoulder width) ANOVA found that perceived boundaries  ...
Sarah Cummins-Sebree, Michael A. Riley, Kevin Shockley, 2010
2
Zoonomia
3 ; but this frequency of pulse is not necessary to the temperament, like the debility of it. ear-harm Persons of this temperament are frequently found amongst the softer sex, and amongst narrow shouldered men ; who are said to bear labour  ...
Erasmus Darwin, 1809
3
Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life: In Three Parts
Perfons of this temperament are frequently found amongst the fofter sex, and amongst narrow shouldered men ; who are said to bear labour worse, and pain better than others. This last circumstance is supposed to have prevented the natives ...
Erasmus Darwin, 1803
4
Radiation Oncology: A MCQ and Case Study-Based Review
... decreases→D q decreases → A narrow-shouldered curve is observed) If Dq is wide and D0 is narrow, the cell is radioresistant. The D0 and Dq values for the tumor should be smaller than those of normal tissue to achieve clinical success. 6 .
Murat Beyzadeoglu, Gokhan Ozyigit, Ugur Selek, 2012
5
Industrial Drawing for Girls: Design Principles Applied to Dress
Stout persons should avoid this arrangement, as it tends to make them look both round and narrow shouldered and chest broader by contrast. Flounced or ruffled edgings outlining yokes are not satisfactory for stout people. Fig. 20. Suitable for  ...
Edith Cary Hammond, 1912
6
Ski
VERY THIN OR NARROW SHOULDERED? • Shoulder pads broaden you across the top instantly. Wear them with everything. • The more going on up top, the better. Big, loose suits and jackets with plenty of pockets, accents and detailing are ...
7
Basic Radiation Oncology
D → the width of the shoulder region. q Dq=Dologn2.7 (2.7) If n increases → D increases → a wide shouldered curve is observed. q Ifn decreases → D decreases → a narrow shouldered curve is observed. q IfD is wide and D0 is narrow, the ...
Murat Beyzadeoglu, Gokhan Ozyigit, Cüneyt Ebruli, 2010
8
Small Fruits
Origin, New York. Empire State. Bunch medium, long, narrow shouldered, compact; berries round, green, sweet, juicy, and nearly free from pulp. It has a distinct Frontignau flavor, and is free from any foxy quality. Vine said to be hardy, healthy, ...
William Hills, 2008
9
Ellen Story: A Novel
He was very narrow-shouldered indeed ; so narrow-shouldered that a cruel humourist once wanted to know of a friend which his figure most resembled — a ten-pin or a champagne-bottle. His hair was painfully flaxen, of much scantness and ...
Edgar Fawcett, 1876
10
The Annals of Philosophy
Narrow-shouldered men bear labour worse and pain better than others. Thus the natives of North America, a narrow-shouldered race of people, will rather expire under the lush than be made to labour._(Darwin's Zoonom. vol. ii. p. H.) ' In the ...
‎1821

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NARROW-SHOULDERED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term narrow-shouldered is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Body Mechanic: is your road handlebar right for you?
In fact I have many narrow-shouldered clients successfully riding 730mm handlebars on their mountain bikes, happily dropping off ledges with ... «BikeRadar.com, Jul 15»
2
How China stopped its bloggers
In a show of defiance, the narrow-shouldered young man did not yield and – surprisingly – was released after other bloggers raised questions ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
3
In the film room...Jamir Jones
Jamir Jones should not be judged by the narrow-shouldered pictures of him during the recruiting process. There's much more than meets the ... «Irish Illustrated, Jun 15»
4
Bedford High's Hunter Gandee is SI's June High School Athlete of …
Local fire departments have been escorting the entourage throughout the day to protect them on the narrow-shouldered country roads along ... «SI.com, Jun 15»
5
FAT CHEEK KAT IS ON FIRE
yelled Andrew Lazare as the band's van pulled over to the side of Interstate 10 – conveniently on a narrow-shouldered stretch of highway in ... «Yes! Weekly, May 15»
6
Harmless by James Grainger: Review
He is narrow-shouldered and formerly handsome. He struggles with the urge to quote himself fatuously. Like the book's author, he writes on the ... «Toronto Star, May 15»
7
Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2015: The Spirit Of The Rose
Where Alexander McQueen's tailoring was - famously - aggressive, Sarah Burton's is softer, still empowering but here narrow-shouldered and ... «Grazia, Mar 15»
8
Conversation In The Palace Of Ch'ien-Lung
The narrow-shouldered king, addressed by the Emperor, broke out in hypocritical formulae of obeisance. Then the Emperor asked Sung ... «Brooklyn Rail, Feb 15»
9
Breaking Bob: With Better Call Saul, Odenkirk Steps Into the Spotlight
Odenkirk is narrow-shouldered and a little shy of tall, with a perpetually amused look on his face, as if whatever he's saying has made him think ... «Vulture, Jan 15»
10
In 'Leviathan', the controversial film-maker delivers a blistering …
The film director is narrow-shouldered; the Russian president more barrel-chested. While Mr Putin, with his taste for hunting and judo, fits the ... «Financial Times, Jan 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Narrow-Shouldered [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/narrow-shouldered>. Apr 2024 ».
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