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contracted

/kənˈtræktɪd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does contracted mean?

verb, adjective

Past participle of contract. Having become shorter or more compact, typically as a result of being compressed or shrunk.

Example

"The athlete's muscles were contracted after the intense workout."

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