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FLATTENING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Flattening.

Flattening - as a verb

Make flat or flatter

Example: "Flatten a road"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formshape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become flat or flatter

Example: "The landscape flattened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flatten out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lower the pitch of (musical notes)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sharpen

Flattening - as a noun

The act, or the result of making something flat of flatter

A flattened part of something

Example: "The earth is a sphere that has flattenings at the poles."

Example Sentences

"The flattening of the curve is essential to control the spread of the virus."
"The machine is designed for the flattening of metal sheets."
"There was a noticeable flattening of the landscape as we approached the coast."
"The flattening of the cake made it easier to frost."
"The aggressive hair flattening treatment damaged her hair."
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Word Game Points

Is FLATTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flattening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLATTENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FLATTENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flattening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLATTENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FLATTENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flattening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLATTENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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