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straightener

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nə/ / /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English straighten English -er English straightener From straighten + -er.

  1. A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.
  2. Anyone or anything which straightens.
  3. A prearranged fight to settle a dispute.
  4. 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.'”