flatting

Pluralflattings (some meanings)

1. 1
   nounNew Zealanduncountable

   The practice of sharing a rented apartment or house with other people.

   Like roommates sharing one home to split the costs.

   She tried flatting with three friends after college.

   Flatting can be cheaper than renting a place on your own.

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2. 2
   verb

   The -ing form of flat. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

   The singer is flatting the high notes again.

   Flatting the third note gives the song a sad sound.

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A paint that dries to a dull, non-shiny finish, or a coat of it.

   Like chalk, which has no shine, rather than a polished mirror.

   We bought a can of flatting for the ceiling.

   The flatting hides marks much better than glossy paint.

   Oppositegloss

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   The act of pressing or making something flat.

   Like pressing a sandwich down to make it thinner.

   The flatting of the dough takes only a minute.

   Careful flatting kept the thin sheet from tearing.

   Similarflattening, pressing, leveling, rolling

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5. 5
   noununcountable

   The way something slowly turns flat by itself.

   Like a balloon slowly going flat as the air leaks out.

   The flatting of the old mattress made it uncomfortable to sleep on.

   You could see the flatting of the soda as the bubbles vanished.

   Similardeflation, flattening, collapse

   Oppositeinflation

6. 6
   nouncountable

   A flat area or spot on something.

   Like the flat side cut onto a round pencil.

   The carved handle had a small flatting where the thumb rests.

   Two flattings on the shaft kept the wrench from slipping.

   Similarfacet

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7. 7
   nouncountable

   A note that is sung or played a little too low in pitch.

   Like singing a note that lands just under the right one.

   The choir teacher noticed a flatting in the high note.

   A few flattings spoiled an otherwise lovely solo.

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8. 8
   noununcountable

   The act of putting on a coat of flat, non-shiny paint.

   Like brushing on a dull finish so a surface stops shining.

   The flatting of the doors took two coats.

   After sanding, the flatting gave the trim a soft look.

9. 9
   noununcountable

   The process of making metal into thin sheets by squeezing it between rollers.

   Like rolling out dough with a rolling pin to make it flat and thin.

   The flatting of the copper made it thin enough for the roof.

   Flatting turns thick bars into smooth, even sheets.

   Similarrolling

10. 10
    noununcountable

    A way of keeping gold leaf dull instead of shiny by dabbing it with a thin glue.

    Like choosing a dull sticker over a shiny one so it does not catch the light.

    The flatting kept the gold frame soft and dull instead of shiny.

    He used flatting so the gold would not gleam in the light.

    Oppositeburnishing

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