straightener

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
17
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nə/
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/ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nə/ · /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/

Definition of straightener

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.
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noun

  1. A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.
  2. Anyone or anything which straightens.
  3. (slang)A prearranged fight to settle a dispute.
  4. (slang)A bribe.
    “'Injection or not, the bloody thing won't move an inch with juice and it ain't got any. Yeah and here comes the law.' Cool as a cucumber, Ernie said, 'Leave him to me. I'll give him a straightener.'”

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Etymology

From straighten + -er.

Anagrams of straightener

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