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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)
abbreviateabridgecontractcutreduceshorten
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreaselessenminify
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is FORESHORTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foreshorten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
FORESHORTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is FORESHORTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foreshorten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORESHORTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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