as in straightening
to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls
you should unkink the garden hose before you turn on the water
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straightening
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Cropping and Noise Reduction The Crop tool includes straightening with an on-screen protractor for angle measurement.
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For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
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“Unkinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkinking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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