flat-bottomed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of flat-bottomed
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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Once the zoae became megalopae, they had to be moved to a flat-bottomed tank, then ushered onto land.
From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025
Rising 75 feet, it utilized flat-bottomed boats and a cable to take passengers up an incline.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
Heat an empty 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until just beginning to smoke.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
In a second shallow, flat-bottomed container, whisk eggs with remaining 1/3 cup pickle juice.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023
A half-dozen flat-bottomed boats were being rowed to the docks.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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