narrow-bodied
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The narrow-bodied airliner was in development for 16 years and received certification in 2022.
From Seattle Times
One design calls for a narrow-bodied ship rising high above the water, so that part of the hull itself functions as a sail.
From New York Times
For years, airlines have been shifting away from wide-bodied planes toward narrow-bodied ones like the Max, which are easier to fill.
From New York Times
But with limited vehicular access to their crumbling 17th century apartment building, they depend on narrow-bodied, tractor-drawn tankers that sell water at double the normal rate.
From New York Times
These black, narrow-bodied creatures are typically found in Scotland, Wales, North Ireland, Northern England and in some areas in Southern England, according to The Wildlife Trusts.
From Fox News
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