contraction vs contract

contraction and contract both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contraction	Yes	No	No	No
contract	Yes	No	Yes	No

contraction (noun)	contract (noun)
the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope	a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)	a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds	(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

contraction (verb)	contract (verb)
	be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
	make or become more narrow or restricted
	become smaller or draw together
	reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
	compress or concentrate
	enter into a contractual arrangement
	make smaller
	squeeze or press together
	engage by written agreement