Synonyms for flatten
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : flat-n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈflæt n |
Top 10 synonyms for flatten Other synonyms for the word flatten
Définition of flatten
Origin :- late 14c., "to prostrate oneself," also "to fall flat," from flat (adj.) + -en (1). Meaning "to make flat" is 1620s. Related: Flattened; flattening.
- verb level out
- When they struck the stones they were heard to flatten and fall into the water.
- Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
- You could flatten out a piece of iron with your little lady-like arms.
- Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
- Flatten, and be careful, especially in turning down the corners.
- Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous
- They tried to flatten it with countless tons of concentration, but it 52 held its shape.
- Extract from : « 'Charge It' » by Irving Bacheller
- "Now come on, Jean, and see them flatten it out," said Giusippe.
- Extract from : « The Story of Glass » by Sara Ware Bassett
- When all are sewn, remove the papers and flatten the seams with an iron.
- Extract from : « Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving » by Grace Christie
- Raise tacks and sheets, round with the main-yard, and flatten in forward.
- Extract from : « The Voyage of the Aurora » by Harry Collingwood
- There is nothing in the walk itself to flatten down the occasion.
- Extract from : « The Toilers of the Field » by Richard Jefferies
- A noise at the back of the house made them start and flatten against the wall.
- Extract from : « The Trail of the Hawk » by Sinclair Lewis
- Flatten in, fore and aft, and stand by to let run your halyards!
- Extract from : « A Middy of the Slave Squadron » by Harry Collingwood
Antonyms for flatten
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