A plant which requires light for a shorter period than it would normally receive from daylight in order to induce flowering; e.g Chrysanthemum and Poinsettia.
Short double box wrench
Short double box wrenches are designed for limited space.
Short form
A document, which is condensed into a page or two, that is used in lieu of the longer, more cumbersome document.
Short paint
Paint that does not have sufficient ability and is inadequate for the purpose for which it is intended.
Short term capital gain
Profit resulting from the sale of an investment that is held for one year or less. Short-term gains are ordinary income and do not qualify for any special tax treatment.
Short term capital loss
Loss resulting from the sale of an investment that is held for one year or less. Short-term losses are deducted from current income and do not qualify for any special tax treatment.
Short ton
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds avoirdupois (907.20 kilograms) used in the U.S.
Shortened valley rafter
Rafter which reaches from the top plate of the inside corner to the supporting inside corner junction where two roof slopes meet.
Shotcrete
Mortar or concrete which is pumped or "shot" through a hose, onto a surface, at high velocity. Also referred to as Gunite, it enables concrete to be sprayed on walls and curves.
Shoulder
(1) The strip of land along the edge of a paved road. (2) Thickness increase of the part used as a bearing surface.
