narrow passage
Constricted route through
A narrow passage is a confined route or corridor, whether physical or figurative.
It can be a tight hallway, a slim gap between buildings, or a restricted waterway: The ship navigated the narrow passage between the islands.
The phrase also describes difficult circumstances that must be traversed carefully: The legislation faces a narrow passage through committee.
- alleyNarrow way between buildings
- back alleyPassage behind buildings
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
- straitConstricted marine passage
- channelPassage for transmission
gorge · gap · crevice · squeeze · bottleneck · tunnel · crawl space · cave system · throat · birth canal · tight squeeze · gulch · ravine · slot · fissure · defile · choke · tight
- bottleneckschokepoint, congestion, traffic jam, gridlock, single lane
- space constraintsconfined, cramped, restricted, tight space, cramped quarters
- seamanshipseamanship, steering, anchoring, navigation, chartwork
- alleysalley, alleyway, back alley, backstreet, blind alley
- blockagesblockage, dam, clog, congestion, drain clog
- dungeondungeon, oubliette, cell bars, torture chamber, chains
narrow passagewide open space
Broad unenclosed area
broad expanse · open space · open field · great hall · open courtyard
narrow passagepublic square
Open urban gathering place
courtyard · esplanade · piazza · agora · rooftop terrace
narrow passagefreeway
Highway without tolls
open road · free passage · wide berth · highway · arterial road
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