Definitions

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  • verb transitive To restore (something flattened) to its previous form.

Etymologies

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un- +‎ flatten

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Examples

  • For example if I use the new swipe method I always keep a copy of the comp on a hidden muted track just incase I want to "unflatten" the comp later for whatever reason.

    Discussions: Message List - root 2009

  • He removed his hat, setting it on the adjoining sofa cushion, and combed his fingers through the brown thickness of his hair to unflatten it.

    Fox Fire Light Janet Dally 1982

  • He removed his hat, setting it on the adjoining sofa cushion, and combed his fingers through the brown thickness of his hair to unflatten it.

    Fox Fire Light Janet Dally 1982

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