Topic: FILM
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[plural]a) DCC short trousers ending at or above the knees : 
a pair of shortstourists in shorts and T-shirts ➔ Bermuda shorts, cycling shorts
a pair of shortstourists in shorts and T-shirtsb) especially American EnglishDCC men's underwear with short legs : Craig was standing in the kitchen in his shorts. ➔ boxer shorts, Jockey shorts
Craig was standing in the kitchen in his shorts.2 used when you want to give the main point of something : Carter hoped for greater trust between the two nations, more trade, more cultural exchanges - in short, a genuine peace.
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Carter hoped for greater trust between the two nations, more trade, more cultural exchanges - in short, a genuine peace.3 used as a shorter way of saying a name : His name's Maximilian, but we just call him Max for short.
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His name's Maximilian, but we just call him Max for short.4 [countable] informalAMF a short film shown in the cinema
5 [countable] British English informalDFD a strong alcoholic drink that is not beer or wine, drunk in a small glass [= shot American English] Do you fancy a short?
Do you fancy a short?6 [countable] informalTEE a short circuit : a short in the system
a short in the system