straightener

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straight·en

(strāt′n)

tr. & intr.v. straight·ened, straight·en·ing, straight·ens

To make or become straight or straighter.

Phrasal Verb:

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

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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