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Definition of contraction

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Contraction (n.) The shortening of a word, or of two words, by the omission of a letter or letters, or by reducing two or more vowels or syllables to one; as, ne'er for never; can't for can not; don't for do not; it's for it is..

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Swom :: Swoln () Contraction of Swollen, p. p..

Tensive :: Tensive (a.) Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction..

Astriction :: Astriction (n.) A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy.

Myosis :: Myosis (n.) Long-continued contraction of the pupil of the eye.

Tetanic :: Tetanic (a.) Producing, or tending to produce, tetanus, or tonic contraction of the muscles; as, a tetanic remedy. See Tetanic, n..

Peristalsis :: Peristalsis (n.) Peristaltic contraction or action.

Can''t :: Can't () A colloquial contraction for can not.

E''er :: E'er (adv.) A contraction for ever. See Ever.

Shan''t :: Shan't () A contraction of shall not.

''gainst :: 'Gainst (prep.) A contraction of Against.

Icequake :: Icequake (n.) The crash or concussion attending the breaking up of masses of ice, -- often due to contraction from extreme cold..

Photo :: Photo (n.) A contraction of Photograph.

Corrugation :: Corrugation (n.) The act corrugating; contraction into wrinkles or alternate ridges and grooves.

Soph :: Soph (n.) A contraction of Soph ister.

Crispation :: Crispation (n.) A very slight convulsive or spasmodic contraction of certain muscles, external or internal..

Cello :: Cello (n.) A contraction for Violoncello.

Han''t :: Han't () A contraction of have not, or has not, used in illiterate speech. In the United States the commoner spelling is hain't..

Torose :: Torose (a.) Cylindrical with alternate swellings and contractions; having the surface covered with rounded prominences.

Coz :: Coz (n.) A contraction of cousin.

Round :: Round (a.) Modified, as a vowel, by contraction of the lip opening, making the opening more or less round in shape; rounded; labialized; labial. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 11..