noun Download 🔗Share Shrinkage; contraction; recoil. Examples : "The baker noticed some shrinks in the freshly baked bread as it cooled. " physics material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date. Examples : "The store manager was worried about the high amount of shrinks they experienced last month due to shoplifting. " business commerce economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to become smaller. Examples : "The dryer shrank my sweater." physics material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become smaller; to contract. Examples : "This garment will shrink when wet." physics material science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To draw back; to withdraw. Examples : "When the loud thunder boomed, the dog shrinks under the bed, scared and trembling. " action physiology medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To withdraw or retire, as from danger. Examples : "When the loud thunder boomed, the dog shrinks under the bed. " action mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust. Examples : "The child shrinks back when the doctor approaches with a needle. " emotion mind body human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading