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contraction
contraction
/kənˈtrækʃən/
noun
(
)
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
(
muscle contraction
,
muscular contraction
,
contraction
)
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
She was having contractions for several hours before going to the hospital
She was having contractions for several hours before going to the hospital
The act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
(
contraction
)
the act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
(
contraction
)
a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Won't' is a contraction of will not'
won't' is a contraction of will not'
O'clock' is a contraction of of the clock'
o'clock' is a contraction of of the clock'
The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
(
compression
,
condensation
,
contraction
)
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
The contraction of a gas on cooling
the contraction of a gas on cooling
Marvell
Marvell
/mɑːrˈvɛl/
noun
English poet (1621-1678)
(
Andrew Marvell
,
Marvell
)
English poet (1621-1678)
tremolite
tremolite
/ˈtrɛməlaɪt/
noun
A white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
(
tremolite
)
a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
Many buildings constructed before the 1980s have insulation containing tremolite.
Many buildings constructed before the 1980s have insulation containing tremolite.
retriever
retriever
/riːˈtriːvɝ/
noun
A dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
(
retriever
)
a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
The retriever is known for its friendly disposition and its exceptional ability to bring back game from water.
The retriever is known for its friendly disposition and its exceptional ability to bring back game from water.
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