narrow stretch

Frequency: 7.212.5 per million words

describing a small area of land or water

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Examples (10)

  • A narrow stretch of road wound through the mountains.
  • The hikers had to cross a narrow stretch of land between two lakes.
  • Boats navigated the narrow stretch of river carefully.
  • We found a secluded beach with a narrow stretch of sand.
  • This particular narrow stretch of coastline is prone to erosion.
  • For a narrow stretch, the path became very steep.
  • The bridge spans a narrow stretch of water connecting the two islands.
  • They built their house on a narrow stretch of flat ground.
  • During the race, cyclists accelerated on the narrow stretch leading to the finish line.
  • The only way to bypass the marsh was via a narrow stretch of dry land.