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flat — flat1 [flat] adj. flatter, flattest [ME < ON flatr, akin to OHG flaz < IE * plāt, plēt , wide, flat (> Gr platys, broad, OE flet, floor) < base * plā , broad] 1. having a smooth, level surface; having little or no depression or… … English World dictionary
flat — adj, flat·ter; flat·test 1) being or characterized by a horizontal line or tracing without peaks or depressions <the EEG is ominously flat indicating that her brain function is gone (Don Gold)> 2) characterized by general impoverishment in… … Medical dictionary
flat|ling — «FLAT lihng», adverb, adjective. –adv. Archaic. 1. with the flat or broad side, especially of a sword. 2. in a prostrate position; at full length; flat. –adj. Obsolete. (of a blow) dealt with the flat side of a weapon. ╂[< flat1, adjective +… … Useful english dictionary
flat-top — (n.) aircraft carrier, 1943, U.S. Navy, from FLAT (Cf. flat) (adj.) + TOP (Cf. top) (n.). As a style of haircut, from 1956 … Etymology dictionary
flat — adj 1 *level, plane, plain, even, smooth, flush Contrasted words: *rough, rugged, uneven, scabrous 2 vapid, *insipid, jejune, banal, wishy washy, inane Contrasted words: piquant, *pungent, poignant, racy, spicy: flavor some, savory, sapid, tasty … New Dictionary of Synonyms
flat — flat1 flatly, adv. flatness, n. /flat/, adj., flatter, flattest, n., v., flatted, flatting, adv. adj. 1. horizontally level: a flat roof. 2. level, even, or without unevenness of surface, as land or tabletop … Universalium
flat — {{11}}flat (adj.) early 14c., from O.N. flatr, from P.Gmc. *flataz (Cf. O.S. flat flat, shallow,: O.H.G. flaz flat, level, O.E. flet, O.H.G. flezzi floor ), perhaps from PIE *plat to spread (Cf. Gk. platys broad, flat; see PLACE (Cf … Etymology dictionary
flat-footed — [flat′foot΄id] adj. 1. having flatfoot 2. designating a manner of walking, with the toes pointed outward, as by people with flatfoot ☆ 3. Informal downright and firm; plain and uncompromising 4. Informal … Universalium
flat — ● flat adjectif masculin (ancien français flac, mou) Se dit d un ver à soie atteint de flacherie. ● flat nom masculin (anglais flat, appartement) En Belgique, petit appartement, studio. ● flat (homonymes) nom masculin (anglais flat, appartement) … Encyclopédie Universelle
flat-screen — flatˈ screen or flat panel adjective Denoting a television system or computer screen using a flat faced cathode ray tube to produce a sharper and better defined picture • • • Main Entry: ↑flat * * * flat screen «FLAT SKREEN», adjective. = flat… … Useful english dictionary
