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foreshorten

UK
/fɔːˈʃɔːtən/
US
/fɔrˈʃɔrtən/

Translations

foreshortenverb
foreshortened
Past Simple
foreshortened
Past Participle
foreshortening
Gerund
UK
/fɔːˈʃɔːtən/
US
/fɔrˈʃɔrtən/
raccourcirEn dessin et en peinture, pour représenter un objet ou une partie du corps avec un effet de perspective.
The artist skillfully foreshortened the figure's arm to give the painting a more realistic perspective.
L’artiste a habilement raccourci le bras de la figure pour donner au tableau une perspective plus réaliste.
Additional translations
abrégerSurtout pour un événement, une durée ou une portée.
Synonyms
shorten
truncate
abbreviate
compress
curtail

Definitions

foreshortenverb
To reduce or distort parts of an object in a drawing or painting to create the illusion of three-dimensionality, often by making them appear shorter than they actually are.
The artist skillfully foreshortened the figure's arm to give the painting a more realistic perspective.
To make something appear shorter or smaller than it really is.
The photographer foreshortened the landscape by using a wide-angle lens.
To reduce the length, duration, or scope of something; to abridge or curtail.
Because of the impending storm, the committee decided to foreshorten the ceremony.
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