Fell short Crossword Clue

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Fell short Crossword Answer

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FELL (verb)
1. pass away rapidly
2. cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
FELL (noun)
1. the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
2. seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges
FELL (adjective)
1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
SHORT (adjective)
1. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
2. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
SHORT (verb)
1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
2. create a short circuit in
SHORT (adverb)
1. at a disadvantage
2. quickly and without warning
SHORT (noun)
1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
2. accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference

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