Definition of long and short in English:

long and short

adjective ˌlɒŋ (ən)(d) ˈʃɔːt

1Masonry and Bricklaying. Designating a style of construction in which long and short blocks or bricks are placed alternately in a vertical line, especially to form a quoin or jamb. Also: designating a building featuring this style. Especially in "long and short work".
2Embroidery. Designating a flat stitch used for shading, in which the first row is alternated in length. Also: designating work featuring this stitch. Chiefly in "long and short stitch".

Origin

Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From long + and + short.

Definition of long and short in US English:

long and short

adjectiveˌlɒŋ (ən)(d) ˈʃɔːt

1Masonry and Bricklaying. Designating a style of construction in which long and short blocks or bricks are placed alternately in a vertical line, especially to form a quoin or jamb. Also: designating a building featuring this style. Especially in "long and short work".
2Embroidery. Designating a flat stitch used for shading, in which the first row is alternated in length. Also: designating work featuring this stitch. Chiefly in "long and short stitch".

Origin

Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From long + and + short.

词汇	long and short
释义	Definition of long and short in English: long and short adjective ˌlɒŋ (ən)(d) ˈʃɔːt 1Masonry and Bricklaying. Designating a style of construction in which long and short blocks or bricks are placed alternately in a vertical line, especially to form a quoin or jamb. Also: designating a building featuring this style. Especially in "long and short work". 2Embroidery. Designating a flat stitch used for shading, in which the first row is alternated in length. Also: designating work featuring this stitch. Chiefly in "long and short stitch". Origin Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From long + and + short. Definition of long and short in US English: long and short adjectiveˌlɒŋ (ən)(d) ˈʃɔːt 1Masonry and Bricklaying. Designating a style of construction in which long and short blocks or bricks are placed alternately in a vertical line, especially to form a quoin or jamb. Also: designating a building featuring this style. Especially in "long and short work". 2Embroidery. Designating a flat stitch used for shading, in which the first row is alternated in length. Also: designating work featuring this stitch. Chiefly in "long and short stitch". Origin Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From long + and + short.
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