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1.
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
2.
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
the contraction of a gas on cooling
3.
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'
4.
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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