SHORT
measuring a small distance from end to end
lasting or taking a small amount of time
relatively small in extent
(of a vowel) categorized as short with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard british english the vowel /ÊŠ/ in good is short as distinct from the long vowel /uË/ in food).
(of a person) terse; uncivil
(of odds or a chance) reflecting or representing a high level of probability
(of pastry) containing a high proportion of fat to flour and therefore crumbly.
(chiefly in sport) at, to, or over a relatively small distance
a drink of spirits served in a small measure.
a short film as opposed to a feature film.
a short sound such as a short signal in morse code or a short vowel or syllable
a short circuit.
a person who sells short.
a mixture of bran and coarse flour.
short-circuit or cause to short-circuit
lasting or taking a small amount of time
relatively small in extent
(of a vowel) categorized as short with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard british english the vowel /ÊŠ/ in good is short as distinct from the long vowel /uË/ in food).
(of a person) terse; uncivil
(of odds or a chance) reflecting or representing a high level of probability
(of pastry) containing a high proportion of fat to flour and therefore crumbly.
(chiefly in sport) at, to, or over a relatively small distance
a drink of spirits served in a small measure.
a short film as opposed to a feature film.
a short sound such as a short signal in morse code or a short vowel or syllable
a short circuit.
a person who sells short.
a mixture of bran and coarse flour.
short-circuit or cause to short-circuit