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straightener

noun

Simple meaning

A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.

Pronunciation

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straytuhner

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstɹeɪtənɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.

  2. Anyone or anything which straightens.

  3. A device for straightening

  4. slang

    A prearranged fight to settle a dispute.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.

Used this way, straightener is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use straightener

  • “A hair straightener.”noun

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Pair

hair straightenerwire straightener

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flow straightenershaft straightenerarrow straightenerroll straightenerfamily straightenerleader straightener

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