flattener

noun

flat·​ten·​er ˈflat(ᵊ)nə(r) How to pronounce flattener (audio)
plural -s
: one that flattens: such as
a
: a worker who flattens materials (as metal, leather, paper, or glass)
b
: a machine for flattening or straightening plates or sheets

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“Flattener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flattener. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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