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flattop

/ˈflæt.tɒp/

Traduction: Nom désignant deux sens distincts : une coupe de cheveux très courte portée généralement par les hommes, et un grand navire de guerre doté d'un long pont plat servant au décollage et à l'atterrissage des avions.

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noun

/ˈflæt.tɒp/C1formal
  • frNom désignant deux sens distincts : une coupe de cheveux très courte portée généralement par les hommes, et un grand navire de guerre doté d'un long pont plat servant au décollage et à l'atterrissage des avions.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a closely cropped haircut typically worn by men, and a large warship with a long flat deck designed for aircraft takeoffs and landings.

  1. Haircut styleB1informalamerican

    A closely cropped haircut where the hair is cut short and flat on top, typically worn by men.

    frCoupe en brosse plate

    • He got a flattop for the summer.
    • The barber gave him a classic flattop.
    • Many soldiers prefer a flattop for its neat appearance.

    Synonymesbrush cutcrew cut

  2. Aircraft carrierB2informalamerican

    A large warship designed with a long, flat flight deck for launching and landing aircraft.

    frporte-avions

    • The flattop sailed into the harbor with jets on deck.
    • He served on a flattop during his navy career.
    • The flattop can carry dozens of fighter planes.

    Synonymesaircraft carriercarrier

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  • flattops' possessive plural form
  • flattop's possessive singular form