26984 words

straightening

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
present participle of
2
to become straight or to make something become straight:

Examples:

He straightened his tie.
Her hair is naturally curly but she always straightens it.
The road straightens out after a few miles.
3
to make something level:

Examples:

The picture fell while I was trying to straighten it.
4
to make something tidy:

Examples:

She stood up and straightened her clothes.
Pepe was careful to straighten his room before leaving.

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