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short
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klein
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
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mangelhaft an
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
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fehlend
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
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mürbe
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
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kurz
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
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kurz
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
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short
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Short
What is a "short"?
A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.
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Shortstop
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
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Shortstop
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
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Kurzschluss
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
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Kurzfilm
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
short
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plötzlich
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
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kurz
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
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leer verkaufen
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
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unerwartet
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
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plötzlich
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
to short
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kurzschließen
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
Beispiel
The dog's leash had a short chain, keeping him close while walking in crowded areas.
The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on.
The short distance between the museum and the hotel made it convenient for tourists to explore the city on foot.
The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.
Higher frequencies of light, such as ultraviolet and X-rays, have shorter wavelengths.
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