contractile

"The doctor examined the bodies of the athletes to make sure they were healthy before the competition. "

"The metal railing contracted slightly in the cold winter air. "

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

"The delicate tissue paper wrapped the fragile antique doll. "

"Example: "As the weather cooled down, the metal pipe started contracting, making a creaking sound." "

"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

"My friends and I are going to the park after school. Us students will meet by the main entrance. "

"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."

"Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"