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- flat-bed plotter/ˌflæt bed ˈplɒtə/A type of computer graphics output device with a flat, horizontal surface on which paper or other media is fixed while a pen or cutting tool moves over it to draw or cut.nounLow (specialized technical term)
- flat-bed press/ˌflæt.bed ˈpres/A printing machine with a flat, level surface (the bed) on which the printing plate and paper are placed during the printing process, as opposed to a rotary press.nounC1/C2
- flat-bed scanner/ˌflæt bed ˈskænə/A type of scanner where the document or object to be scanned is placed flat on a glass surface, similar to a photocopier.nounC1/C2
- flat-bottomed rail/ˌflæt ˈbɒt.əmd reɪl/A type of railway rail with a wide, flat base (foot) for stability, typically fixed to a tie plate and the sleeper/tie.nounC2
- flat-coated retriever/ˌflætˌkəʊtɪd rɪˈtriːvə/A breed of medium-sized gundog with a distinctive sleek, flat, black or liver-coloured coat.nounLow (Technical)
- flat-earther/ˌflæt ˈɜː.θər/A person who literally believes the Earth is flat and disc-shaped rather than spherical.nounC1/C2
- flat-felled seam/ˌflæt ˈfɛld siːm/A strong, durable seam in sewing and garment construction where the raw fabric edges are enclosed within two layers of stitching, creating a flat finish on both sides.nounLow
- flat-joint pointing/ˌflæt ˌdʒɔɪnt ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/A masonry finishing technique where mortar joints are flush with the brick surface.nounVery Low
- flat-plate collector/ˌflæt ˈpleɪt kəˈlɛktə/A solar thermal device with a flat, dark absorber plate that collects sunlight to heat a fluid (usually water or air) for domestic or commercial use.nounC1
- flat-saw/ˈflæt ˌsɔː/To cut wood into planks or boards by sawing it flat (parallel to the grain) along its length.verb-transitiveTechnical/Rare
- flat-share/ˈflæt ʃeə(r)/An arrangement where two or more unrelated people share a flat/apartment, including common areas like the kitchen and bathroom, while typically having private bedrooms.nounverbB1
- flat-track bully/ˌflæt træk ˈbʊli/A person who excels or dominates only in easy, favorable conditions but fails against strong opposition or under pressure.nounLow-to-Mid Frequency
- flatbed/ˈflæt.bed/A truck or trailer with a flat, level cargo area without sides or roof, used for transporting heavy or large items.nounB2
- flatbed scanner/ˌflæt.bed ˈskæn.ə(r)/A digital scanner with a flat, glass plate on which documents or objects are placed to be scanned.nounC1
- flatboat/ˈflætbəʊt/A long, rectangular, flat-bottomed boat used for transporting cargo and passengers on inland waterways.nounLow
- flatbread/ˈflatbrɛd/A simple, unleavened bread that is rolled or pressed flat before baking, griddling, or frying.nounB1
- flatcar/ˈflæt.kɑːr/A railroad freight car without sides or a roof, consisting of a flat deck mounted on wheels, used for transporting heavy, bulky, or long items such as machinery, lumber, pipes, or prefabricated structures.nounC1/C2 (Specialized Technical/Transport)
- flatette/flæˈtet/A small apartment or flat.nounRare / Obsolete
- flatfish/ˈflætfɪʃ/A type of marine fish with a flattened body and both eyes on the upper side, including flounder, plaice, sole, and halibut.nounB2
- flatfoot/ˈflatfʊt/A police officer.nounC2
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