Flatten and Prune

Flatten

Flatten verb - To make free from breaks, curves, or bumps.
Usage example: flattened out the wrinkled paper before attempting to trace the pattern

Prune and flatten are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prune" instead a verb "Flatten".

Nearby Words: flatter, flatness, flattening, flatting

Prune

Prune verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
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Synonyms for Prune

Flatten and prune are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flatten" instead a verb "Prune".

Nearby Words: pruned, pruning
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