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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024flat•ten /ˈflætən/USA pronunciation v. - to (cause to) become flat: [~ (+ out) + object]Flatten (out) the pizza dough with your hands.[~ (+ out)]They flattened (out) against the wall and strained to see who was coming.
- to knock down:[~ + object]The bulldozer flattened the barn.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024flat•ten (flat′n),USA pronunciation v.t. - to make flat.
- to knock down:The boxer flattened his opponent in the second round.
v.i. - to become flat.
- Nautical, Naval Terms flatten in, See flat 1 (def. 57).
- Aeronautics flatten out, to fly into a horizontal position, as after a dive.
flat′ten•er, n. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . ground, fell, prostrate, deck, floor.
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