shortening

(s̸hôrt'n iŋ, s̸hôrtniŋ)

noun

  1. the act of making or becoming short or shorter
  2. edible fat, esp. as used to make pastry, etc. crisp or flaky

See shortening in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A fat, such as butter or lard, used to make cake or pastry light or flaky.
  2. A shortened form of something, as a word.
  3. The act of one that shortens.
  4. The act or process of becoming shorter.

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