One entry found for contraction.

Main Entry: con·trac·tion
Pronunciation: kn-trak-shn
Function: noun
1 a : the act or process of contracting : the state of being contracted b : the shortening and thickening of a working muscle or muscle fiber
2 a : a shortening of a word, syllable, or word group by leaving out a sound or letter b : a form (as don't or they've) produced by such shortening