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Definition of straightener

straightener

/ˈstreɪt.nɚ/
straight · en · er
Plural:straighteners
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• noun

1

An electrical device with heated plates used to make curly or wavy hair straight and smooth.

Example

"She used a ceramic straightener to smooth out her curls before the interview."

2

A mechanical tool, device, or person that removes bends, curves, or irregularities from an object.

Example

"The factory installed a new wire straightener to prepare the metal coils for cutting."

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• Nearby Words

straightaway
straightedge
straighten
straightener
straighteners
straightforward
straightforwardly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Straightener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/straightener
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