hairline vs shrink

hairline

noun
  • A very thin fissure. 

  • A fishing line made from hair. 

  • The line along one's forehead where hair starts growing. 

  • A very thin line in writing, drawing, or typography. 

adj
  • very thin, as thin as a hair 

shrink

noun
  • Shrinkage; contraction; recoil. 

  • A psychiatrist or psychotherapist. 

  • Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date. 

verb
  • To cause to become smaller. 

  • To withdraw or retire, as from danger. 

  • To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust. 

  • To cower or flinch. 

  • To draw back; to withdraw. 

  • To become smaller; to contract. 

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