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Coarctate

Definition:

adjective

1. compressed or constricted in shape

2. restrained or limited in development or growth

Senses:

1. adjective (compressed or constricted in shape)

Example Sentence: The coarctate bridge allowed swift passage only to pedestrians and bicycles.

2. adjective (restrained or limited in development or growth)

Example Sentence: The coarctate budget prevented the company from expanding its services.

Additional Usages:

1. verb (present participle of "coarct")

Example Sentence: The caterpillar was coarcting itself into a tight cocoon.

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