straightener
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straight·en
(strāt′n)tr. & intr.v. straight·ened, straight·en·ing, straight·ens
Phrasal Verb: To make or become straight or straighter.
straighten out
1. To resolve (a confusion or conflict).
2. To make less confused or troubled: tried to straighten out the problem student.
straight′en·er n.
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Noun | 1. | straightener - a device for straightening; "a hair straightener" device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
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