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Short :: Short (superl.) Less important, efficaceous, or powerful; not equal or equivalent; less (than); -- with of..

Vocule :: Vocule (n.) A short or weak utterance; a faint or feeble sound, as that heard on separating the lips in pronouncing p or b..

Deal :: Deal (n.) The division of a piece of timber made by sawing; a board or plank; particularly, a board or plank of fir or pine above seven inches in width, and exceeding six feet in length. If narrower than this, it is called a batten; if shorter, a deal end..

Grunt :: Grunt (v. t.) To make a deep, short noise, as a hog; to utter a short groan or a deep guttural sound..

Lie :: Lie (adj.) To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition; as, to lie waste; to lie fallow; to lie open; to lie hid; to lie grieving; to lie under one's displeasure; to lie at the mercy of the waves; the paper does not lie smooth on the wall..

Short :: Short (superl.) Limited in quantity; inadequate; insufficient; scanty; as, a short supply of provisions, or of water..

Tack :: Tack (n.) A small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head..

Curtal :: Curtal (n.) A horse with a docked tail; hence, anything cut short..

Falchion :: Falchion (n.) A broad-bladed sword, slightly curved, shorter and lighter than the ordinary sword; -- used in the Middle Ages..

Momentary :: Momentary (a.) Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang..

Exact :: Exact (a.) Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect; true; correct; precise; as, the clock keeps exact time; he paid the exact debt; an exact copy of a letter; exact accounts..

Hyphen :: Hyphen (n.) A mark or short dash, thus [-], placed at the end of a line which terminates with a syllable of a word, the remainder of which is carried to the next line; or between the parts of many a compound word; as in fine-leaved, clear-headed. It is also sometimes used to separate the syllables of words..

Crop :: Crop (n.) Hair cut close or short, or the act or style of so cutting; as, a convict's crop..

Visite :: Visite (n.) A light cape or short cloak of silk or lace worn by women in summer.

Bob :: Bob (n.) A short, jerking motion; act of bobbing; as, a bob of the head..

Mince :: Mince (v. i.) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner..

Want :: Want (v. i.) To be absent; to be deficient or lacking; to fail; not to be sufficient; to fall or come short; to lack; -- often used impersonally with of; as, it wants ten minutes of four..

Aphetize :: Aphetize (v. t.) To shorten by aphesis.

Barbellate :: Barbellate (a.) Having short, stiff hairs, often barbed at the point..

Staple :: Staple (n.) The fiber of wool, cotton, flax, or the like; as, a coarse staple; a fine staple; a long or short staple..

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