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flatten
ˈflætn
verb
spłaszczać
Also
wyrównywaćrozpłaszczać
Definition
To make something flat or flatter, or to become flat.
Examples
The heavy roller was used to flatten the ground before laying the asphalt.
Ciężki walec został użyty do spłaszczenia ziemi przed położeniem asfaltu.
The strong winds flattened the cornfields overnight.
Silne wiatry spłaszczyły pola kukurydzy w ciągu nocy.
Collocations
flatten outflatten the curveflatten the dough
verb
powalić
Also
przewrócić
Definition
To knock someone or something to the ground, often with considerable force.
Examples
The boxer managed to flatten his opponent with a powerful punch in the first round.
Bokserowi udało się powalić przeciwnika potężnym ciosem w pierwszej rundzie.
The strong gust of wind threatened to flatten the small tent.
Silny podmuch wiatru groził przewróceniem małego namiotu.
Collocations
flatten an opponentflatten a buildingflatten someone with a punch
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