noun
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
noun
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
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noun
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
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contract bridge
verb
enter into a contractual arrangement
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verb
engage by written agreement
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- They signed two new pitchers for the next season
verb
squeeze or press together
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- she compressed her lips
- the spasm contracted the muscle
verb
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
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- He got AIDS
- She came down with pneumonia
- She took a chill
verb
become smaller or draw together
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- The fabric shrank
- The balloon shrank
verb
make smaller
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- The heat contracted the woollen garment
verb
compress or concentrate
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- Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan
verb
make or become more narrow or restricted
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- The selection was narrowed
- The road narrowed
verb
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
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- The manuscript must be shortened