contract
definition: a variety of the card game bridge in which the bidder receives points only for the number of tricks that have been bid
example: I enjoy a game of contract every now and again.
speech part: noun
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contract bridge
definition: a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
example: The contract clearly states that you cannot work for a competitor.
speech part: noun
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definition: in bridge, the highest bid, which sets the number of tricks that the bidder must make
example: The game was challenging with such a high contract.
speech part: noun
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declaration
definition: to be stricken by or fall victim to an illness
example: Many individuals contracted the plague in London in 1665.
speech part: verb
definition: to become smaller or draw together
example: My pupils contracted because of the extreme brightness.
speech part: verb
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shrink
definition: to reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
example: I contracted the document so only the bare bones were there.
speech part: verb
definition: to make or become more narrow or restricted
example:
speech part: verb
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narrow
definition: to enter into a contractual arrangement
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
undertake
definition: to make smaller
example: The heat contracted the woollen garment.
speech part: verb
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decrease
definition: to squeeze or press together
example:
speech part: verb
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press
definition: to engage by written agreement
example:
speech part: verb
definition: an order to kill someone, usually for money
example: The mob boss put out a contract on the snitch.
speech part: noun
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