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supistus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contraction noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
  • cutback noun A reduction of some sort in an existing program or service.

Senses

supistus is used for these senses in English:

  • contraction (biology, medicine) A shortening of a muscle during its use; specifically, a strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth.
  • cutback A reduction of some sort in an existing program or service.

contraction — full definition

  1. noun A shortened form of a word or words, often marked with an apostrophe.
  2. noun A strong tightening of the uterine muscles that occurs before and during childbirth.
  3. noun A shrinking or reduction in size, scope, or economic activity.

cutback — full definition

  1. noun A reduction of some sort in an existing program or service.
  2. noun Maneuver where the surfer turns and surfs back towards where the wave is breaking.
  3. noun Solvent-thinned bitumen used in cold process roofing adhesives, cements and coatings.
  4. noun An offensive pass played into a position further from the attacking goal line.

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