shrinking

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Pronunciation

• (RP, GA) IPA: /ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/

Verb

1. present participle of shrink#English|shrink

Noun

shrinking (plural shrinkings)

1. The act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.
   • 1822, The New Monthly Magazine and Literary Journal (volume 6, page 10)

     […] the silent grief beyond the power of words—the generous consolations of the noble sister—the shrinkings of the poor criminal, and his relapsings into a gentler penitence […]

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