Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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contract | Yes | No | Yes | No |
contract | Yes | No | Yes | No |
contract (noun) | contract (noun) |
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a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid | a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid |
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law | a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law |
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make | (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make |
contract (verb) | contract (verb) |
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be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness | be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness |
make or become more narrow or restricted | make or become more narrow or restricted |
become smaller or draw together | become smaller or draw together |
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
compress or concentrate | compress or concentrate |
enter into a contractual arrangement | enter into a contractual arrangement |
make smaller | make smaller |
squeeze or press together | squeeze or press together |
engage by written agreement | engage by written agreement |