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flat design
nounB2
/ˌflæt dɪˈzaɪn/A minimalist style of UI/UX design that uses clean, two-dimensional elements without three-dimensional effects like shadows, gradients, or textures.
flat dog
nounrare
/ˌflæt ˈdɒɡ/Australian and New Zealand slang for crocodile
flat head
nounC1
/ˌflæt ˈhɛd/A physical feature describing a head that is flatter than usual on the top or back.
flat knitting
nounLow Frequency, Technical / Domain-Specific
/ˌflæt ˈnɪt.ɪŋ/A method of knitting where two straight needles are used to create a flat piece of fabric, with work turned at the end of each row.
flat knot
nounLow
/ˌflæt ˈnɒt/A type of knot that lies flat when tied, often created by passing one end of a rope over and under the other to form a symmetrical, non-slipping join.
flat light
nounC1
/flæt laɪt/A lighting condition where shadows are reduced or absent, resulting in low contrast and lack of visual depth perception.
flat pick
nounLow-medium
/flæt pɪk/To play a stringed instrument, especially the guitar, using a flat pick (plectrum) held between the thumb and index finger, striking the strings with a downstroke or upstroke.
flat race
nounC2
/ˈflæt ˌreɪs/a horse race run on a level, prepared track without obstacles or fences.
flat racing
nounC1
/ˌflæt ˈreɪsɪŋ/A type of horse racing conducted on a flat, level track without obstacles such as hurdles or fences.
flat screen
nounHigh
/ˌflat ˈskriːn/A thin, flat-panel electronic display screen, used for televisions, computer monitors, etc., typically using LCD, LED, OLED, or plasma technology.
flat sennit
nounVery low frequency (specialized/technical term)
/ˈflæt ˈsɛnɪt/A type of narrow, flat braid or cord, typically plaited from multiple strands of material.
flat silver
nounC1
/ˌflæt ˈsɪl.vər/cutlery and other tableware items made from silver, especially in a set or collection.
flat sour
nounLow/Very Low
/ˌflat ˈsaʊə/A type of spoilage in canned or preserved foods, especially low-acid vegetables, caused by heat-resistant bacteria (Bacillus coagulans and related species) that produce acid without gas, resulting in a sour taste and often a flat, unpressurized container.
flat spin
nounC1
/ˌflæt ˈspɪn/A state of extreme, uncontrolled, and rapid spinning, typically describing an aircraft's motion, implying a loss of control and descent.
flat spot
nounIntermediate
/ˌflæt ˈspɒt/A flattened or worn area on a rotating or cylindrical surface, such as a tyre or bearing.
flat tire
nounB1
/ˌflæt ˈtaɪə/A tire that has lost air pressure and is no longer functional for driving.
flat top
nounLow
/ˌflat ˈtɒp/A haircut where the hair on top of the head is cut and styled to be perfectly flat and level, often associated with 1940s-1960s military and American greaser subculture.
flat tuning
nounLow (Specialized)
/ˌflæt ˈtjuːnɪŋ/A condition in stringed or keyboard instruments where each note is tuned slightly lower (flatter) than the standard or intended pitch, typically across the entire instrument.
flat white
nounB2
/ˌflæt ˈwaɪt/A style of coffee drink, typically smaller and stronger than a latte, made with espresso and steamed milk with a thin layer of microfoam.
flat-bed lorry
nounLow
/ˈflæt.bed ˈlɒr.i/A goods vehicle (lorry/truck) with a long, flat platform for cargo, lacking fixed sides or roof.

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