| contra | a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic |
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| contra | birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery |
| contra | a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception |
| contra | in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock |
| contra | a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid |
| contra | a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law |
| contra | (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make |
| contra | be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness |
| contra | draw together |
| contra | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
| contra | make or become more narrow or restricted |
| contra | compress or concentrate |