flatten
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/ˈflætn/
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/ˈflætn/
verb
R
to make or become flat
Use a hammer to flatten the metal sheet.
R
to knock down or destroy completely
The storm will flatten many trees in the area.
R
to press firmly against something
Flatten the dough against the baking tray.
R
to defeat easily and completely
Our team will flatten the competition tomorrow.
R
to knock someone down hard
The boxer can flatten his opponent with one punch.
translation
to make or become flat; to knock down or destroy completely; to press firmly against something; to defeat easily and completely; to knock someone down hard
Word Forms
3rd Present
flattens
Past
flattened
Perfect
flattened
Progressive
flattening