A shortening of a word or phrase.

The process of becoming smaller or narrower.

छोटा या संकुचित होने की प्रक्रिया

English Usage: "The muscle contraction took place during exercise."

Hindi Usage: "व्यायाम के दौरान मांसपेशियों का संकुचन हुआ।"

To draw together or become smaller.

एक साथ खींचना या छोटा होना

English Usage: "The balloon began to contract when the air cooled."

Hindi Usage: "जैसे-जैसे हवा ठंडी हुई, गुब्बारा संकुचित होने लगा।"