Synonyms: shortening
Definition: act of decreasing in length
Usage: the dress needs shortening
Similar words: decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Definition: the act of decreasing or reducing something
Synonyms: shortening
Definition: fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
Similar words: edible fat
Definition: oily or greasy matter making up the bulk of fatty tissue in animals and in seeds and other plant tissue