Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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flex | Yes | No | Yes | No |
contract | Yes | No | Yes | No |
flex (noun) | contract (noun) |
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the act of flexing | 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 | |
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make |
flex (verb) | contract (verb) |
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cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form | be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness |
bend a joint | make or become more narrow or restricted |
form a curve | become smaller or draw together |
contract | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
exhibit the strength of | compress or concentrate |
enter into a contractual arrangement | |
make smaller | |
squeeze or press together | |
engage by written agreement |