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foreshorten

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foreshorten /foɚˈʃoɚtn̩/ verb
foreshortens; foreshortened; foreshortening
foreshorten
/foɚˈʃoɚtn̩/
verb
foreshortens; foreshortened; foreshortening
Britannica Dictionary definition of FORESHORTEN
[+ object]
: to cause (something) to appear shorter than it really is because it is in the foreground of a drawing, painting, etc.
somewhat formal : to make (something) shorter