Short
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British pronunciation/ʃˈɔːt/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɔɹt/

Definizione e Significato di "short"

01

corte

having a below-average distance between two points
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02

corto

lasting for a brief time
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03

corto

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
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04

lacking a sufficient amount of something in general

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05

lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total

06

(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat

07

(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects

08

(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables

09

selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price

01

qualcosa poco

a strong alcoholic drink served in a small amount
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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.

02

interbase

the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
2.1

interbase

the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
03

interbase

an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
04

breve

a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
01

in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise

02

in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something

03

used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale

04

used to describe speaking or acting in a brief and blunt way that lacks politeness or consideration for others

05

in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge

06

in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something

to short
01

to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction

02

to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally

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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 their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.
The short distance between the museum and the hotel made it convenient for tourists to explore the city on foot.
Higher frequencies of light, such as ultraviolet and X-rays, have shorter wavelengths.
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