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shortening
/'ʃoʊrtəniŋ/
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shortening
noun
act of decreasing in length
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"the dress needs shortening"
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step-down
decrease
diminution
reduction
noun
fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
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edible fat
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"the dress needs shortening"
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