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Marvell
Marvell /mɑːrˈvɛl/
noun
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English poet (1621-1678)
(
Andrew Marvell
, Marvell
)
English poet (1621-1678)
contraction
contraction /kənˈtrækʃən/
noun
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(
)
(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
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The act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
(
contraction
)
the act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
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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'
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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
spiked loosestrife
spiked loosestrife /spaɪkt ˈluːsstraɪf/
noun
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Marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States
(
Lythrum salicaria
, purple loosestrife
, spiked loosestrife
)
marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States
Abramis brama
Abramis brama /ˈeɪbrəmɪs ˈbræmə/
noun
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European freshwater fish having a flattened body and silvery scales; of little value as food
(
Abramis brama
, European bream
)
European freshwater fish having a flattened body and silvery scales; of little value as food
