straightening

[ˈstreɪt(ə)nɪŋ]

straightening Definition

• 1. the act of making something straight
• 2. the process of removing curls or waves from hair

Using straightening: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "straightening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The straightening of the picture on the wall made it look much better.

• Example

  She spent hours straightening her hair before the party.

straightening Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for straightening

• alignment
• adjustment
• correction
• rectification

Antonyms for straightening

• curling
• waving

Phrases with straightening

• teeth straightening

  the process of aligning teeth to improve their appearance and function

  Example

  She had braces for two years to correct her teeth straightening.

• hair straightening

  the process of removing curls or waves from hair to make it straight

  Example

  She uses a flat iron for hair straightening every morning.

• spine straightening

  the process of correcting the curvature of the spine

  Example

  He underwent surgery for spine straightening due to scoliosis.

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Summary: straightening in Brief

The term 'straightening' [ˈstreɪt(ə)nɪŋ] refers to the act of making something straight, such as the alignment of a picture on the wall. It also refers to the process of removing curls or waves from hair, as in 'She spent hours straightening her hair before the party.' Other examples include 'teeth straightening' and 'spine straightening.'