(n.) One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
(n.) A flat-faced fulling hammer.
(n.) A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for
drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.
(v. t.) To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or
attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and
interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to
wheedle.
(v. t.) To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but
sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.
(v. t.) To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea
of; as, his portrait flatters him.
(v. i.) To use flattery or insincere praise.
