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shortening

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

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