contr.

/K AA1 N T R/
noun
  1. 1

    (business) Abbreviation of contractor. [A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.]

  2. 2

    (phonology, lexicography) Abbreviation of contraction [Senses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.]

verb
  1. 1

    (lexicography) Abbreviation of contrast. [(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.]

adjective
  1. 1

    (phonology, lexicography) Abbreviation of contracted (โ€œmade smaller by contractionโ€). [(not comparable) Arranged by contract; established by agreement.]

  2. 2

    (business) Abbreviation of contracted (โ€œarranged by contractโ€). [(not comparable) Arranged by contract; established by agreement.]