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According to WordNet, the noun "contraction" has 4 sense(s).

100365471 the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.

107313241 the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling".

106289472 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'".

100369802 (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).

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