FORESHORTENS
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Foreshortens.
Foreshortens - 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 foreshortens the figure in the painting to create a sense of depth."
"The photographer foreshortens the perspective of the landscape to make the mountains appear closer."
"The graphic designer foreshortens the length of the text to fit it in the brochure."
"The gymnast foreshortens her body to execute a perfect somersault."
"The architect skillfully foreshortens the length of the hallway to fit all the rooms in the house."
Word Game Points
Is FORESHORTENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foreshortens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FORESHORTENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is FORESHORTENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foreshortens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFORESHORTENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is FORESHORTENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foreshortens is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFORESHORTENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
