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flattening

The correct spelling is flattening.

How to pronounce flattening

verb

Say it like: Fla-tte-nin-g

The correct spelling is flattening. To make something flat or flatter. For example: "As there was a lot of damage, we chose the heavy roller to flatten the pitch."

Usage Examples

As there was a lot of damage, we chose the heavy roller to flatten the pitch.

The prize fighter quickly flattened his challenger.

Prices have flattened out.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make something flat or flatter.
  2. 2.To press one's body tightly against a surface, such as a wall or floor, especially in order to avoid being seen or harmed.
  3. 3.To knock down or lay low.
  4. 4.To become flat or flatter; to plateau.
  5. 5.To be knocked down or laid low.

noun

  1. 1.The act, or the result of making something flat of flatter
  2. 2.A flattened part of something

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