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One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens. |
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A flat-faced fulling hammer. |
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A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for
drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc. |
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To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or
attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and
interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to
wheedle. |
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To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but
sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations. |
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To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea
of; as, his portrait flatters him. |
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To use flattery or insincere praise. |
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