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- short straw/ˌʃɔːt ˈstrɔː/The least desirable outcome in a random selection process, especially when drawing straws.nounC1
- short subject/ˌʃɔːt ˈsʌb.dʒekt/A short film, often shown before the main feature in a cinema program, typically lasting from a few seconds to 20-30 minutes.nounC1
- short sweetening/ʃɔːt ˈswiːt(ə)nɪŋ/A sweetener that comes in granulated or crystalline form (typically sugar), as opposed to liquid sweeteners like syrup or molasses.nounVery Low
- short time/ˌʃɔːt ˈtaɪm/A work arrangement where employees work fewer hours than normal, typically as a cost-saving measure by an employer, often preceding layoffs.nounB2
- short title/ʃɔːt ˈtaɪtl̩/A brief or abbreviated form of a title used for reference or citation.nounB2
- short ton/ʃɔːt tʌn/A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds, primarily used in the United States.nounLow
- short wave/ˌʃɔːt ˈweɪv/A radio wave with a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters (corresponding to a frequency of about 3 to 30 MHz), used for long-distance broadcasting.nounC1
- short-billed marsh wren/ˌʃɔːt bɪld ˈmɑːʃ ˌren/A small, secretive songbird of the wren family, native to North American wetlands and marshes.nounRare / Technical
- short-change/ˌʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/To give someone less money than they are owed in a transaction.verbC1
- short-commons/ˌʃɔːt ˈkɒmənz/Insufficient food; a diet lacking in quantity or quality; scanty rations.nounLow Frequency / Archaic / Historical
- short-cut/ˈʃɔːt.kʌt/A quicker, more direct, or easier way to reach a destination or achieve a goal, often bypassing the official or longer route.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- short-eared owl/ˌʃɔːt ˌɪəd ˈaʊl/A medium-sized owl species (Asio flammeus) characterized by small, often inconspicuous ear tufts, known for its diurnal and crepuscular hunting habits in open country.nounC1
- short-form/ˌʃɔːt ˈfɔːm/A shortened or abbreviated version of a word or text.adjectivenounMedium
- short-horned grasshopper/ʃɔːt hɔːnd ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒpə/A type of grasshopper characterized by short antennae, belonging to the family Acrididae.nounLow
- short-sheet/ˈʃɔːt.ʃiːt/To make a bed by folding a sheet in half lengthwise so that it is too short to stretch out in, typically as a practical joke.verb-transitivelow
- short-tailed shearwater/ˌʃɔːtˌteɪld ˈʃɪə.wɔː.tə(r)/A specific species of medium-sized seabird native to Australasia, with dark plumage, known for its long migrations.nounRare
- short-tailed shrew/ˌʃɔːt.teɪld ˈʃruː/A small, insectivorous mammal of the genus Blarina, native to North America, characterized by a very short tail, a pointed snout, and a venomous bite.nounC2
- short-term memory/ˌʃɔːt tɜːm ˈmem(ə)ri/The component of memory that temporarily holds and manipulates a limited amount of information (typically 5-9 items) for a brief period, usually seconds to minutes, without rehearsal.nounC1
- short-termism/ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜː.mɪ.zəm/A policy, practice, or mindset that prioritizes immediate or short-term gains and results over long-term strategies, planning, or sustainability.nounC1
- short-timer/ˌʃɔːt ˈtaɪ.mər/A person who has only a short time left in a job, role, or commitment before leaving.nounC1
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