flattener

Makes things level

A flattener is something that makes things flat or level.

The term appears in various technical contexts—a tool for smoothing surfaces, a software function that merges layers into one, or a kitchen implement for pounding meat thin.

Anything that reduces variation or eliminates bumps qualifies: The economic downturn was a flattener of wage differences.

equalizer

leveler

Tool that flattens

equalizerWhat evens things out
standardizerOne who makes uniform
homogenizerMachine creating uniform mixtures

balancer · normalizer · calibrator · adjuster · regulator · democratizer · disruptor

machine

roller

Rotating cylindrical tool

steamrollerCylindrical vehicle for paving
compactorMachine that compresses materials
paverStone for outdoor flooring

grader · bulldozer · earthmover · tamper · caterpillar · roadwork

surface

plane

Winged flying vehicle

levelHorizontal or uniform position
smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
gradeClassification by rank

straighten · spread · laminate · burnish · calendar · slick

tool

press

Apply force downward

ironElement twenty-six
mangleSeverely damage or distort
laminatorEncases paper in plastic

compression

crush

Compress with force

squashFlatten by pressure
compressReduce volume by force
compactTightly packed together

press · squeeze · tamp · densify · pressure · deflate · constrict · smash · mash · pulverize

flattener

leveler

roller

plane

press

crush

flattener

Opposites

Phrases

Categories

Family