constrict

kənˈstrɪkt
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Translation of constrict into German

Verb

1.

restriction

tr.
limit or restrict actions or freedom
tr.
  • The new rules constrict our ability to travel.Die neuen Regeln beschränken unsere Reisemöglichkeiten.
2.

tighten

intr.
become narrower or tighter
intr.
  • His throat constricted with fear.Sein Hals zog sich vor Angst zusammen.
3.

snake

tr.TECH.
coil around prey to suffocate it
tr.TECH.
  • The python constricts the rabbit until it stops moving.Der Python würgt das Kaninchen, bis es sich nicht mehr bewegt.
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Synonyms and analogies of constrict in English

Examples of constrict in a sentence

  • Budget cuts constrict the department's resources.
  • The snake constricted its prey tightly.
  • The fabric constricted after washing.
  • The boa constricts its prey with precision.
  • Anaconda constricts the capybara in the river.

Translations of "constrict" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
verengenv.

These deposits constrict the vessels or can even block them completely.

Diese Ablagerungen verengen die Gefäße oder können diese sogar ganz verschließen.

einengenv.

An elastic band that feels too tight will constrict you.

Ein Gummiband, das sich zu fest anfühlt, wird dich einengen.

einschränkenv.

Worrying too much can constrict your joy and overall well-being.

Zu viel Sorgen kann deine Freude und dein allgemeines Wohlbefinden einschränken.

zusammenziehenv.

Cold air can constrict your airways and trigger an asthma attack.

Kalte Luft kann deine Atemwege zusammenziehen und eine Asthmaattacke auslösen.

behindernv.

The swelling gets any worse, it could begin to constrict his airway.

Wenn die Schwellung schlimmer wird, könnte sie seine Atemwege behindern.

einschnürenv.

Tight socks can constrict your legs and slow your blood circulation.

Enge Socken könnten deine Beine einschnüren und die Blutzirkulation einengen.

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Other translations for constrict:

  • würgenv.
  • erwürgenv.
  • beschränkenv.
  • begrenzenv.

constrict: Examples and translations in context

Blood vessels of the stomach, intestines, and kidneys constrict.

Blutgefäße des Magens, des Darms und der Nieren verengen sich.

Our pupils constrict in bright light to allow less light...

Im Hellen verengen sich die Pupillen, um weniger Licht ei...

Some people have difficulty breathing due to illnesses which constrict their airways.

Manche Personen haben Atembeschwerden aufgrund von Erkrankungen, die die Atemwege verengen.

Here, blood vessels constrict or dilate to regulate the body temperature.

Blutgefäße verengen oder erweitern sich hier, um die Körpertemperatur zu regulieren.

Ergot is used in medicine for its ability to constrict blood vessels.

Ergot wird in der Medizin wegen seiner Fähigkeit eingesetzt, Blutgefäße zu verengen.

The contractor used metal clamps to constrict the pipes.

Der Handwerker benutzte Metallklemmen, um die Rohre zu verengen.

They constrict the airways and can also trigger snoring.

Sie verengen die Atemwege und können so auch Schnarchen auslösen.

Blood vessels constrict reducing blood loss in case of injury.

Blutgefäße verengen den Blutverlust im Falle einer Verletzung.

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