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.