FORESHORTEN
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Foreshorten.
Foreshorten - as a verb
Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abbreviate17abridge11contract12cut5reduce9shorten10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth
Example Sentences
"The artist chose to foreshorten the subject's legs to create a sense of depth."
"The photographer used a wide-angle lens to foreshorten the perspective."
"In the drawing, he decided to foreshorten the arm to make it appear closer."
"To achieve a realistic effect, the painter had to foreshorten the body proportions."
"She used the technique of foreshortening to give the illusion of objects receding into the distance."
Word Game Points
Is FORESHORTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foreshorten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FORESHORTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is FORESHORTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foreshorten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFORESHORTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is FORESHORTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foreshorten is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFORESHORTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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