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Definition of Shortening
1. Noun. Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.
Generic synonyms: Edible Fat
2. Noun. Act of decreasing in length. "The dress needs shortening"
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Specialized synonyms: Abbreviation, Cut, Cutting, Cutting Off, Contraction, Muscle Contraction, Muscular Contraction, Truncation
Derivative terms: Shorten
Specialized synonyms: Abbreviation, Cut, Cutting, Cutting Off, Contraction, Muscle Contraction, Muscular Contraction, Truncation
Derivative terms: Shorten
Definition of Shortening
1. n. The act of making or becoming short or shorter.
Definition of Shortening
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shortening
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