constrict vs elongate

constrict

verb
  • To narrow, especially by application of pressure. 

  • To limit or restrict. 

  • To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. 

elongate

verb
  • To become long or longer by being pulled or stretched; to become elongated. 

  • To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated. 

adj
  • Lengthened, extended, elongated; relatively long and slender. 

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