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In this case there is a constriction of the bore at a point just above the bulb.
A HANDBOOK OF LABORATORY GLASS-BLOWINGBERNARD D. BOLAS
Skull somewhat elongated, much constricted behind the orbits, and immediately in front of the constriction considerably dilated.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, 11TH EDITION, VOLUME 8, SLICE 10VARIOUS
Thus it appears that past an orifice or constriction 0.5 mm.
ACETYLENE, THE PRINCIPLES OF ITS GENERATION AND USEF. H. LEEDS
Its tube is narrowed just above the bulb, in such a way that the mercury passes through the constriction with some difficulty.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES IN ELEMENTARY METEOROLOGYROBERT DECOURCY WARD
The dumb childish heart swells in the constriction of a new and keener sense of joy, an unspeakable new longing.
THE CUP OF TREMBLING AND OTHER STORIESMARY HALLOCK FOOTE
To prevent the constriction of the stem, muslin bands are sometimes used instead of bass or raffia.
THE NURSERY BOOKLIBERTY HYDE BAILEY
He rose from the scooped-out red velvet seat with a feeling of constriction about his vitals.
THE FORSYTE SAGA, COMPLETEJOHN GALSWORTHY
The sac is then opened, the constriction divided, care being taken not to injure the bowel.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, 11TH EDITION, VOLUME 13, SLICE 3VARIOUS
Again and again Santacilla tried to tear away her arms, to release himself from the constriction at his neck.
THE BRIGHT SHAWLJOSEPH HERGESHEIMER
The river became mildly excited, as if in protest at the constriction.
YELLOWSTONE NIGHTSHERBERT QUICK

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