Concentration on obtaining immediate profit at the expense of long-term security.

(idiomatic, cricket) of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.

(cricket) A fielding position on the leg side, square of, and close to the batsman. / (cricket) A fielder in this position.

(metallurgy) Of metal: brittle at high temperatures.

(metallurgy) Of metal: brittle at low temperatures.

plural of short-cut

Alternative spelling of shortcut

The divide between land and a body of water. / The line on a map that illustrates this.

of or pertaining to the near or immediate future. / of or pertaining to a short duration of time

Alive or existent for only a short period of time.