Definitions for: Shrinking


[n] the act of becoming less
[n] process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"



Webster (1913) Definition: Shrink"ing,
a. & n. from Shrink.

Shrinking head (Founding), a body of molten metal connected
with a mold for the purpose of supplying metal to
compensate for the shrinkage of the casting; -- called
also sinking head, and riser.

Synonyms: shrinkage

See Also: compression, condensation, contraction, decrease, decrease, diminution, drop-off, lessening, miniaturisation, miniaturization, reduction, step-down

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