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 contraction contraction /kənˈtrækʃən/

noun

  1. () (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
  2. The act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope  ( contraction )
    the act of decreasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
  3. 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'
  4. 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

  1. () 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.
  2. 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

  1. Torture and torment like a martyr  ( martyr , martyrise [British] , martyrize )
    torture and torment like a martyr
  2. Kill as a martyr  ( martyr )
    kill as a martyr
     Saint Sebastian was martyred
    Saint Sebastian was martyred


 globe flower globe flower /ˈgloʊb ˈflaʊər/

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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.