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Flat — (fl[a^]t), a. [Compar. {Flatter} (fl[a^]t r[ e]r); superl. {Flattest} (fl[a^]t t[e^]st).] [Akin to Icel. flatr, Sw. flat, Dan. flad, OHG. flaz, and AS. flet floor, G. fl[ o]tz stratum, layer.] 1. Having an even and horizontal surface, or nearly… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Flat — or flats may refer to:* Flatness * Flat (music), a symbol which denotes a lower pitch (music|flat) * Flat, an apartment within a residential building * Flat (geometry), the generalization of lines and planes in an n dimensional Euclidean space *… …   Wikipedia

Flat — Flat, n. 1. A level surface, without elevation, relief, or prominences; an extended plain; specifically, in the United States, a level tract along the along the banks of a river; as, the Mohawk Flats. [1913 Webster] Envy is as the sunbeams that… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Flat — Flat, adv. 1. In a flat manner; directly; flatly. [1913 Webster] Sin is flat opposite to the Almighty. Herbert. [1913 Webster] 2. (Stock Exchange) Without allowance for accrued interest. [Broker s Cant] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Flat — Flat, v. i. 1. To become flat, or flattened; to sink or fall to an even surface. Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) To fall form the pitch. [1913 Webster] {To flat out}, to fail from a promising beginning; to make a bad ending; to disappoint …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Flat-D — is a manufacturer of various activated charcoal products, such as pads, underwear, and cushions, for reducing the odor of flatus. The name stands for flatulence deodorizer. CBS News mentioned the company in their daily Odd Truth roundup of… …   Wikipedia

Flat — Flat, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flatted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Flatting}.] 1. To make flat; to flatten; to level. [1913 Webster] 2. To render dull, insipid, or spiritless; to depress. [1913 Webster] Passions are allayed, appetites are flatted. Barrow.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Flat-6 — competitor punching their gloves together before a fight, which has led to it being referred to as a boxer engine.The configuration results in inherently good balance of the reciprocating parts, a low center of gravity, and a very short engine… …   Wikipedia

flat — I. adjective (flatter; flattest) Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse flatr; akin to Old High German flaz flat, and probably to Greek platys broad more at place Date: 14th century 1. a. lying at full length or spread out upon the ground ;… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Flat-4 — A flat 4 or horizontally opposed 4 is a flat engine with four cylinders arranged horizontally in two banks of two cylinders on each side of a central crankcase. The pistons are usually mounted on the crankshaft such that opposing pistons move… …   Wikipedia

Flat-12 — A flat 12 is an internal combustion engine in a flat configuration, having 12 cylinders.The flat 12 is wider (but significantly lower in height) than a V12 . Despite the advantage of having a lower center of gravity than a V12, that advantage can …   Wikipedia