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Rareshrinks
The correct spelling is shrinks.
How to pronounce shrinks
noun
Say it like: Shr-ink-s
The correct spelling is shrinks. Shrinkage; contraction; recoil. For example: "My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me."
Usage Examples
“My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me.”
“The dryer shrank my sweater.”
“This garment will shrink when wet.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
- 2.(sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
- 3.Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.
verb
- 1.To cause to become smaller.
- 2.To become smaller; to contract.
- 3.To cower or flinch.
- 4.To draw back; to withdraw.
- 5.To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
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