having a length:breadth ratio between 3:1 and 6:1; if the ratio is more than 6:1 then the shape is described as very narrowly, except in the case of very narrowly oblong which is termed linear Found on http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/help/glossary
• (adv.) With little breadth; in a narrow manner. • (adv.) Sparingly; parsimoniously. • (adv.) With a little margin or space; by a small distance; hence, closely; hardly; barely; only just; -- often with reference to an avoided danger or misfortune; as, he narrowly escaped. • (adv.) Without much extent; contractedly. • (adv... Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/narrowly/
Nar'row·ly adverb [ Anglo-Saxon nearulice .] 1. With little breadth; in a narrow manner. 2. Without much extent; contractedly. 3. With minute scrutiny; closely; as, to look or watch narrowly ; to search narrowly . 4. With a little margin or sp... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/4