1. • 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
   • noun - a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
   • verb - enter into a contractual arrangement
   • verb - engage by written agreement
   • verb - squeeze or press together
   • verb - be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
   • verb - become smaller or draw together
   • verb - make smaller
   • verb - compress or concentrate
   • verb - make or become more narrow or restricted
   • verb - reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
2. • An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
   • The writing or document containing such an agreement.
   • The branch of law dealing with formal agreements between parties.
   • Marriage as a formal agreement; betrothal.
   • Games.
   • The last and highest bid of one hand in bridge.
   • The number of tricks thus bid.
   • Contract bridge.
   • A paid assignment to murder someone: put out a contract on the mobster’s life.
   • To enter into by contract; establish or settle by formal agreement: contract a marriage.
   • To acquire or incur: contract obligations; contract a serious illness.
   • To reduce in size by drawing together; shrink.
   • To pull together; wrinkle.
   • To shorten (a word or words) by omitting or combining some of the letters or sounds.
   • To enter into or make an agreement: contract for garbage collection.
   • These verbs mean to decrease in size or content.
3. • v - to decrease in size or volume

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