Thesaurus: shortening

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Shorten
2. n. The act of making or becoming short or shorter.
3. n. That which renders pastry short or friable, as butter, lard, etc.
4. n. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
5. n. act of decreasing in length
6. 1. The act of making or becoming short or shorter. 2. (Cookery) That which renders pastry short or friable, as butter, lard, etc.
7. That which renders pastry short or friable, as butter, lard,etc.
8. j:10/n:90 n. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods n. act of decreasing in length