measuring a small distance from end to end
(of a journey) covering a small distance
(of a garment or sleeves on a garment) only covering the top part of a person's arms or legs
(of a person) small in height
(of a ball in cricket, a shot in tennis, etc.) travelling only a small distance before bouncing
denoting fielding positions relatively close to the batsman
lasting or taking a small amount of time
seeming to last less time than is the case; passing quickly
(of a person's memory) retaining things for only a small amount of time
(of stocks or other securities or commodities) sold in advance of being acquired, with reliance on the price falling so that a profit can be made.
(of a broker, position in the market, etc.) buying or based on short stocks or other securities or commodities.
denoting or having a relatively early date for the maturing of a bill of exchange.
relatively small in extent
not having enough of (something); lacking or deficient in
in insufficient supply
(of a vowel) categorized as short with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard British English the vowel /ʊ/ in good is short as distinct from the long vowel /uː/ in food).
(of a vowel or syllable) having the lesser of the two recognized durations.
(of a person) terse; uncivil
(of odds or a chance) reflecting or representing a high level of probability
(of pastry) containing a high proportion of fat to flour and therefore crumbly.
(of clay) having poor plasticity.
(chiefly in sport) at, to, or over a relatively small distance
not as far as the point aimed at; not far enough
a drink of spirits served in a small measure.
a short film as opposed to a feature film.
a short sound such as a short signal in Morse code or a short vowel or syllable
a short circuit.
a person who sells short.
short-dated stocks.
a mixture of bran and coarse flour.
short-circuit or cause to short-circuit
sell (stocks or other securities or commodities) in advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a profit when the price falls
