confining

All the experiments have been run on the piston-cylinder apparatus with solid confining media in Laboratory of Tectonophysics, China Seismological Bureau.

trap fishing Fish capture by means of confining in enclosed spaces, e.g. in traps, pots, pound nets, tuna traps, fyke nets, etc.

The confining walls of the prison made him feel claustrophobic.

She found the confining dress uncomfortable to wear for long periods.

The confining rules at work stifled her creativity.

Living in a confining space can be suffocating.

The confining schedule left little room for spontaneity.

Her confining beliefs limited her ability to see other perspectives.

The confining nature of the job made him feel trapped.

He felt the confining pressure of societal expectations.

The confining traditions of the culture restricted personal freedom.

Breaking free from confining habits can lead to personal growth.