Shortening Definition
shôrtn-ĭng, shôrtnĭng
noun
Edible fat, esp. as used to make pastry, etc. crisp or flaky.
Webster's New World
A shortened form of something, as a word.
American Heritage
The act of making or becoming short or shorter.
Webster's New World
The act of one that shortens.
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