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straightening

/strɛtɪnɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does straightening mean?

noun, verb

The act of making something straight or the state of being straightened. To make something straight or more upright.

Example

"The hairdresser used a straightening iron to smooth out the client's hair."

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