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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
martyr
martyr
/ˈmɑːrtɝ/
noun
(
)
One who suffers for the sake of principle
(
sufferer
,
martyr
)
one who suffers for the sake of principle
The brave martyr sacrificed their life for a noble cause.
The brave martyr sacrificed their life for a noble cause.
One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
(
martyr
)
one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
The history of religions is replete with stories of the sacrifice of a martyr for their faith.
The history of religions is replete with stories of the sacrifice of a martyr for their faith.
verb
Torture and torment like a martyr
(
martyr
,
martyrise
[British]
,
martyrize
)
torture and torment like a martyr
Kill as a martyr
(
martyr
)
kill as a martyr
Saint Sebastian was martyred
Saint Sebastian was martyred
globe flower
globe flower
/ˈgloʊb ˈflaʊər/
noun
Any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers
(
globe flower
,
globeflower
)
any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers
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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