SHORT-CIRCUIT
Short"-cir`cuit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Short-circuited; p. pr. & vb. n.
Short-circuiting.] (Elec.)
Defn: To join, as the electrodes of a battery or dynamo or any two points of a circuit, by a conductor of low resistance.
SHORTCLOTHES
Short"clothes`, n.
Defn: Coverings for the legs of men or boys, consisting of trousers which reach only to the knees, — worn with long stockings.
SHORTCOMING
Short"com`ing, n.
Defn: The act of falling, or coming short; as: (a) The failure of a crop, or the like. (b) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty.
SHORT-DATED
Short"-dat`ed, a.
Defn: Having little time to run from the date. "Thy short-dated life." Sandys.
SHORTEN
Short"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shortened ; p. pr. & vb. n.
Shortening.] Etym: [See Short, a.]
1. To make short or shorter in measure, extent, or time; as, to shorten distance; to shorten a road; to shorten days of calamity.