Definition & Meaning of "flatten"

to flatten

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

even

even out

flatten

level

to adjust a musical note in pitch by lowering it by a semitone

to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.

Example

In preparation for the construction, the workers had to flatten the uneven ground.

The construction crew used a steamroller to flatten the newly paved road.

The artist used a palette knife to flatten the texture of the oil painting.

After the dough rose, the baker needed to flatten it with a rolling pin.

To create more space, they decided to flatten the hilly terrain and build a foundation.

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