Flattening

Pronunciation: /ˈflætənɪŋ/

Flattening (noun)

  1. The act of making something less high or less thick so it becomes flat.
  2. A process where pressure or force reduces the thickness of a material.
  3. A change in a shape or graph where the top becomes less curved and more level.

Examples

  • Flattening the dough makes it easier to roll.
  • The machine starts flattening the surface quickly.