Shortening definition

Shortening

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WordNet

noun

(1) Act of decreasing in length

"The dress needs shortening"

(2) Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods

WiktionaryText

Noun

Fat such as butter, lard or hydrogenated vegetable oil used to make shortcrust pastry.
Verbal noun form of shorten.

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