Meaning of SHRINKING
| Pronunciation: | | shr'ingking
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- [n] the act of becoming less
- [n] process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"
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| | Synonyms: | | shrinkage |
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| | See Also: | | compression, condensation, contraction, decrease, decrease, diminution, drop-off, lessening, miniaturisation, miniaturization, reduction, step-down | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Shrink"ing\,
a. & n. from {Shrink}.
{Shrinking head} (Founding), a body of molten metal connected
with a mold for the purpose of supplying metal to
compensate for the shrinkage of the casting; -- called
also {sinking head}, and {riser}.
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