Q: Does the word "constriction" mean the same thing in "Emotion caused a constriction of his throat." and "He felt a constriction in her chest."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "session" mean the same thing in "A gossip session." and ""Are we having a recording session?" "Yes. We've even got some session musicians to provide some brass."."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "pull" mean the same thing in "Pull one's horse to a stand." and "Pull the ball."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "bar" mean the same thing in "He was admitted to the bar in New Jersey." and "Unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per square centimeter."?

A:
different meanings