Quick definitions from WordNet (contract)
▸ noun: a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
▸ 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
▸ verb: enter into a contractual arrangement
▸ verb: be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
▸ verb: make smaller ("The heat contracted the woollen garment")
▸ verb: become smaller or draw together
▸ verb: engage by written agreement
▸ verb: make or become more narrow or restricted
▸ verb: compress or concentrate
▸ verb: squeeze or press together ("The spasm contracted the muscle")
▸ verb: reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
▸ Also see contract
▸ noun: a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
▸ 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
▸ verb: enter into a contractual arrangement
▸ verb: be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
▸ verb: make smaller ("The heat contracted the woollen garment")
▸ verb: become smaller or draw together
▸ verb: engage by written agreement
▸ verb: make or become more narrow or restricted
▸ verb: compress or concentrate
▸ verb: squeeze or press together ("The spasm contracted the muscle")
▸ verb: reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
▸ Also see contract