raccourcissement

Definitions of raccourcissement
  1. noun
    act of decreasing in length
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    coupure, taille
    the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
    contraction
    (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
    coupure, tondage
    the act of clipping or snipping
    coupe, coupure, taille
    cutting down to the desired size or shape
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    diminution, réduction
    the act of decreasing or reducing something
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