Contractor (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The general contractor was in charge of overseeing the various subcontractors working on the new development.
- We hired a local contractor to renovate our old bathroom and kitchen.
- As a contractor, Jane had built a reputation for completing jobs efficiently and under budget.
- The construction company was looking for a reliable contractor to build several new homes in the area.
- He decided to start his own business as a contractor after years of working for a large construction firm.
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Meaning 2
The bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The contractor laid down the first card, having chosen hearts as trumps after winning the bidding.
- Partner of the contractor passed the bidding, giving the contractor the opportunity to name the trump suit.
- The contractor won the bidding with a bid of four diamonds, then promptly changed the trump suit to clubs on a later bid.
- Partner of South made the final bid of the auction, making South the contractor and diamonds trump.
- If the contractor makes an overtrick, their team will score extra points.
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Meaning 3
(law) a party to a contract.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- A contractor to the renovation project sued the homeowner for non-payment of services.
- The client held the contractor responsible for the substandard work on the new building.
- As a contractor to the city, the company was required to provide detailed invoices for all services.
- In a dispute resolution, the court ruled in favor of the contractor, awarding damages to the plaintiff.
- The seller and the contractor entered into an agreement that would allow them to split profits from the land sale.
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Meaning 4
A bodily organ that contracts.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The diaphragm is a major muscle contractor in the respiratory process.
- The heart is an involuntary contractor that needs nerve impulses to function properly.
- The iris contains smooth muscle contractors that adjust the pupil's diameter in response to light.
- During childbirth, uterine contractors help push the baby out of the mother's body.
- Intestinal smooth muscle contractors play a crucial role in evacuating waste through peristalsis.