Translation meaning & definition of the word "shortening" into Dutch language

noun

1. Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods

synonym:
• shortening

1. Vet zoals boter of reuzel gebruikt in gebakken goederen

synoniem:
• verkorting

2. Act of decreasing in length

• "The dress needs shortening"

synonym:
• shortening

2. Handeling van afnemende lengte

• "De jurk moet worden ingekort"

synoniem:
• verkorting