SHRINKAGE in a Sentence

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Example sentences for SHRINKAGE, such as:

1. The material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage.

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 Meanings and Examples of SHRINKAGE
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shrinkage
 n.  process or result of becoming less or smaller
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Example Sentence:
1  The main drawback is that the lawn could sink as the old turf rots, so you need to build it up a little higher than you might otherwise, to allow for shrinkage.
2  The material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage.