Contracting Definition & Meaning

contracting
noun
  1. becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic"

"Contracting" in song lyrics

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  • "When I see muscles contracting"
    Fluent — Jack in a Bottle
  • "abruzzi contracting"
    AOL — AOL
  • "acevedo contracting"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "contracting"

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