one who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.-a flat-faced fulling hammer.-a drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.-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.-to raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.-to portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him.-to use flattery or insincere praise.