About The Word Shortening
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Shortening
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What's The Definition Of Shortening?
[n] act of decreasing in length; "the dress needs shortening"
[n] fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods Synonyms | Synonyms for Shortening: Related Terms | Find terms related to Shortening: See Also | abbreviation | contraction | cut | cutting | cutting off | decrease | diminution | edible fat | muscular contraction | reduction | step-down | truncation Shortening In Webster's Dictionary \Short"en*ing\, n.
1. The act of making or becoming short or shorter.
2. (Cookery) That which renders pastry short or friable, as
butter, lard, etc.
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