straigh
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Third Person
straightens
Present Participle
straightening
Past Tense
straightened
Past Participle
straightened
1
to make something no longer bent or curved
transitive
- The tailor straightened the hem of the dress to ensure it hung evenly.
- He used a ruler to straighten the crooked line he had drawn.
- Using a wrench, the mechanic straightened the bent bicycle frame.
- The hairstylist straightened her client's curly hair using a flat iron.
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2
to extend or move something in one direction without any bends or curves
transitive
- She straightened the ribbon, carefully pulling it taut to create a neat and uniform bow.
- The farmer straightened the fence posts, aligning them in a perfect row along the field boundary.
- The teacher straightened the rows of desks in the classroom, creating an orderly and conducive learning environment.
- She straightened the hose before watering the garden, ensuring the water flowed smoothly without obstruction.
- The electrician straightened the cable before securing it to the wall, ensuring a clean and professional installation.
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3
to change the position of one's own body in a way that it is not bent
transitive
- After sitting for hours at his desk, he stood up to straighten his back and stretch his legs.
- As she prepared for the race, the runner took a moment to straighten her posture and focus her breathing.
- The physical therapist demonstrated exercises to help the patient straighten his spine and improve his posture.
- After lifting heavy boxes all morning, he took a break to straighten his body and relieve the strain on his muscles.
- The dancer gracefully straightened her arms and elongated her body during the final pose of the performance.
4
to tidy up or organize things or places
transitive
- After the chaotic party, she straightened the living room.
- Before the meeting, he straightened his office, clearing clutter from his desk and arranging papers in folders.
- Following the busy lunch rush, the waitress straightened the tables in the restaurant.
- After the playdate, the parent straightened the toys in the children's room.
- The shopkeeper straightened the display windows, arranging merchandise attractively to entice shoppers passing by.