"Straightening" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Straightening" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Straightening" Meaning

The act of making something straight, or becoming straight, in shape, direction, or condition. A device used to make something straight, especially an appliance used to smooth out curls or waviness in hair.

"Straightening" Examples

Usage Examples of "Straightening"


1. To make something straight

- The tailor spent hours straightening the creases on the suit to make it look perfect for the wedding.

2. To stop something like a feeling or condition

- After a good sleep, her exhaustion began to straighten, and she felt ready for the day.

3. To make something symmetrical or regular in shape

- The designer used various techniques to straighten the flowers on the wedding bouquet to create a balanced look.

4. In the context of furniture

- The carpenter helped us straighten the wobbly table leg so it wouldn't tip over during dinner.

5. In the context of sports

- After the initial fall, the gymnast quickly straightened and landed in the correct position to complete the routine.

"Straightening" Similar Words

Straight-laced

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Having a conventional and unadventurous nature; conforming to traditional standards of behavior and morality.

Straight

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Direct; straightforward; unyielding. <br><br>In a direct line or course.

Straightaway

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Immediately or without delay; directly.

Straightedge

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A straightedge is a straightedge device, typically a ruler or a straightedge, used as a drawing aid to make precise lines and markings. It is an edge or a surface without any dents or irregularities that allows for making accurate straight lines on paper or other surfaces.

Straighten

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To make or become straight; to set or fix something straight, or in the correct position.

Straightened

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Straightener

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An electrical appliance used to style and smooth hair by applying heat to straighten or smooth out its natural texture, often used for curly or wavy hair.

Straighteners

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Straighteners are an appliance used to make hair perfectly straight and sleek. They consist of metal plates that grip onto the hair and when heated, they heat up to a high temperature, which straightens the hair by breaking down the keratin bonds and laying the hair flat.

Straightens

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Straighter

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Straightest

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Being in a straight line; having no bends or curves. Being most direct and unswerving.

Straightfaced

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Straightfaced refers to a person or expression that remains completely serious and unsmiling, often in a situation where it would be normal to be amused or humorous. It can also mean being frank and sincere, without any attempt to hide one's true feelings or intentions.

Straightforward

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Simple and direct in manner or style; giving clear and straightforward information.

Straightforwardly

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Straightforwardness

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Straightforwardness refers to the quality of being direct, clear, and honest in one's words or actions, without complexity, ambiguity, or deceit. It involves being straightforward and transparent, without beating around the bush or using evasive language.

Straightjacket

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A straightjacket is a garment resembling a long, tight, and enclosing jacket that helps restrain a person, often for therapeutic, medical, or safety reasons, but more commonly associated with being used as a medical device to restrain a person, usually as a treatment for insanity or as a method to control violent behavior.<br><br>It can also have a broader figurative meaning, referring to a restrictive or oppressive system, policy, or set of rules that limits a person's freedom or creativity.