flatting

British  

/ ˈflætɪŋ /

noun

1. metallurgy the process of flattening metal into a sheet by rolling

2. the practice of sharing a house with people who are not members of one's own family

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verb

1. to leave the parental home and live independently in a flat, usually with people of the same age group

Example Sentences

The governor and other state officials said the numbers are disconcerting and that focus now is on flatting the curve again.

From Washington Times

She turned her back I went around in front of her the rain creeping into the mud flatting her bodice through her dress it smelled horrible.

From Literature

All the same, though, wherever I happen to be, I don’t think I’m the type that doesn’t even lift a finger to prevent a wedding from flatting.

From Literature

Uneven spray patterns give you an uneven distribution of the flatting agent, which shows up as a very subtle variation in the sheen and doesn’t look good on a large table.

From New York Times

In another place there is also disgrossing, drawing, and flatting of gold and silver wire.

From Project Gutenberg