Definition of short-wave:
(adj) :
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
(adj) :
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
(adj) :
Having little duration.
(adj) :
(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
(adj) :
(cricket, of a fielder or fielding position) that is relatively close to the batsman.
(adj) :
(cricket, of a ball) bowled so that it bounces relatively far from the batsman.