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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contraction' in a Sentence

"The act or instance of contracting or the quality or state of being contracted." more

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Contraction of the stomach muscles helps in the digestion of food.
The contraction of the Earth's crust causes earthquakes.
The contraction of the material due to heat caused the sculpture to crack.

Contraction

kuhn-trak-shuhn
nounThe act or instance of contracting or the quality or state of being contracted.

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Last Updated On: March 2, 2024
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