隘
narrow; strategic pass
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
narrow; cramped
formalDescribes roads, spaces, or passages that are narrow in width.
This narrow path deep in the woods can only fit one person at a time.
The hallway of the old apartment is narrow, making it hard to move furniture.
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The narrow mountain pass is shrouded in thick fog.
Traveling along this narrow road is quite dangerous.
Most old alleyways in cities are narrow.
noun
strategic pass; narrow pass
formalRefers to a narrow, hard-to-defend-or-cross key location, often used in military or travel contexts.
This strategic pass was a highly contested site in ancient times.
We deployed defensive troops at the key strategic pass.
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There are many steep narrow passes on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road.
The enemy forces were trapped in the narrow mountain valley pass.
The defending soldiers firmly blocked the strategic pass.