Definition
- contraction :the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
- the contraction of a gas on cooling
- contraction :a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
- `won't' is a contraction of `will not'
- `o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'
- contraction :(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
- contraction :the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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