Meaning Of The Word Shrink

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What's The Definition Of Shrink?

shrink
verb: If cloth or clothing shrinks, it becomes smaller in size, usually as a result of being washed.

shrink in American English
intransitive verb: to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance
noun: an act or instance of shrinking
transitive verb: to cause to shrink or contract; reduce

shrink in British English
noun: the act or an instance of shrinking
verb: to contract or cause to contract as from wetness, heat, cold, etc

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