Webster's English Dictionary

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contact

1. con.tact \'ka:n-.takt\ n [F or L; F, fr. L contactus, fr. contactus, pp. 
   of contingere] to have contact with 1a: union or junction of surfaces  1b1: 
   the junction of two electrical conductors through which a current pass es 
   1b2: a special part made for such a junction or connection  2a: 
   ASSOCIATION, RELATIONSHIP  2b: CONNECTION, COMMUNICATION  2c: direct visual 
   observation of the earth's surface made from an airplane  esp. as an aid to 
   navigation 2d: an establishing of communication with someone or an 
   observing or receiv ing of a significant signal from a person or object 3: 
   one serving as a carrier or source 
2. con.tact \'ka:n-.takt, k*n-'takt\ vt 1: to bring into contact  2a: to 
   enter or be in contact with : JOIN  2b: to get in communication with {~ 
   your local dealer}  : to make contact 
3. con.tact \'ka:n-.takt\ aj : maintaining, involving, or caused by contact 
4. con.tact \'ka:n-.takt\ av : by contact flying