Definition

A tool or person that makes something flat or smooth, often used in various industries such as glass-making.

Example

The flattener was used to create smooth sheets of glass in the factory.

Conversation

I was watching a documentary about glass-making yesterday.

That sounds interesting! What did you learn?

They talked about the role of a flattener in the process.

Oh really? I didn't know that was a specific job!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flattener → It is formed from "flat" (from Old English *flaet*, meaning level or smooth) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or become) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). The word "flattener" refers to something that makes something else flat or smooth.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes a surface 'level' ('flat') and 'becomes' that way ('-en'), and the '-er' indicates it is the one doing the action. A flattener is something that levels or smooths out.

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