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shortIn programming, an integer variable. In C, a short is two bytes and can be signed (-32K to +32K) or unsigned (64K). Contrast with long. short 1. Prosody a. denoting a vowel that is phonetically short or a syllable containing such a vowel. In classical verse short vowels are followed by one consonant only or sometimes one consonant plus a following l or r b. (of a vowel or syllable in verse that is not quantitative) not carrying emphasis or accent; unstressed 2. (of a drink of spirits) undiluted; neat 3. a drink of spirits as opposed to a long drink such as beer 4. Phonetics Prosody a short vowel or syllable 5. a short film, usually of a factual nature 6. See short circuit How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They will be funny, but MacLeod promises they will pull up short of the cruel criticism of American Idol's nefarious Simon. Every once in a while, they would start to fondly recall their earlier days--the charity food and clothing they received, the youth spent on the front lines of Europe--and pull up short, laughing at their willingness to romanticize hardships they wouldn't wish on their worst enemies. Do they pull up short and say, "I'm not going to let that happen to me"? |
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