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shorten

transitive verb

  1. to make short or shorter; reduce in length, amount, or extent
  2. to furl or reef (a sail) so that less canvas is exposed to the breeze
  3. to add shortening in making (pastry, etc.) for crispness or flakiness

intransitive verb

to become short or shorter

See shorten in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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