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shortening

/'ʃoʊrtəniŋ/

Synonyms of shortening Antonyms of shortening Examples of shortening Usage of shortening Parts of shortening Definition that contains shortening Words sounding like shortening Explanation of shortening

noun
act of decreasing in length
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"the dress needs shortening"

type of:
step-down decrease diminution reduction
noun
fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
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type of:
edible fat

Synonyms & Similar Words

cut cutting reduction decrease shorten contraction abbreviation diminution step-down cutting off muscle contraction muscular contraction truncation edible fat