shorts Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun trousers that end at or above the knee
   trunks; short pants.
   
2. noun underpants worn by men
   underdrawers; drawers; boxers; boxershorts.
   
3. noun the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed
   short.
   
4. noun accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference
   short; short circuit.
   
5. noun the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
   short; shortstop.
   
6. verb cheat someone by not returning him enough money
   short-change; short.
   
7. verb create a short circuit in
   short-circuit; short.
   

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