(transitive) To make shorter; to abbreviate. / (intransitive) To become shorter. / (transitive) To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).

(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters. / (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

(baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman. / (figuratively) A nimble defender. / (gambling) A player who is short of money.

(informal) Something or someone that is shorter than normal. / (ice hockey, informal) A short-handed goal. / (African-American Vernacular) Alternative form of shorty (“child”)

(informal) Shorter than normal, especially of clothing.

A form of shorthand based on elliptical figures and lines that bisect them.

A type of biscuit (cookie), popular in Britain, traditionally made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour.

Lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations. / Having less than a quorum.

In a shorthanded manner.