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Flattening

Noun / ˈflætʌnɪŋ / / ˈflætnɪŋ / Another word for flattening — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making something flat or flatter.

Synonyms & similar words

flatten drop flattenout sharpen leveling smoothing pressing compressing crushing squashing squeezing tamping trampling trampling ironing planing rolling squishing spreading trampling evening swatting pounding

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Example sentences

  1. She is flattening the dough with a rolling pin.
  2. The steamroller is flattening the road.
  3. He is flattening the sandcastle with his foot.
  4. The chef is flattening the chicken with a meat tenderizer.
  5. The heavy books are flattening the papers on the desk.

Quotes

  • Life is like a pancake; you have to flip it over to the other side to get it perfectly flattened.
  • Success is not about flattening others to climb to the top, but about lifting others up as you rise.
  • Sometimes in life, you need to flatten the hurdles to make your path smoother.

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