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flattening
nounfemininecolloquialrare/ɐ.ʃɐ.tɐˈdɛ.lɐ/a·cha·ta·de·la
Definition
1(Colloquial) The act of flattening slightly; a blow or pressure that makes something flatter.
Usage examples
“He gave the can a flattening to make it fit in the bin.”
“The flattening of the hat ruined its shape.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
give a flattening