nar
nar — abbreviation
1. a written abbreviation of 'narrow', used in signs, maps, labels, or other writte
a written abbreviation of 'narrow', used in signs, maps, labels, or other written descriptions where space is limited.
The sign at the entrance said "NAR RD" to warn drivers the road was narrow.
used in road signs
Amira saw "NAR BR" marked on the map near the river crossing.
used on maps
The hiking trail marker read "NAR PATH — proceed with caution."
Minho checked the delivery label and found "NAR 25 cm" for the package width.
Caleb followed the signs marked "NAR LANE" through the old town streets.
- WIDE
as in 'WD' (wide) — the opposite abbreviation sometimes seen on road signs
文法句型
used before nouns in signs and labels
用法筆記
Almost always written in capital letters on signs and maps. Uncommon in spoken English — speakers typically use the full word 'narrow'.
常見錯誤
❖ 'We drove down a nar street.' ✅ 'We drove down a narrow street.' — 'Nar' is only used in written signs and labels, never in regular sentences.