Definition of "flatwork" [flatwork]

• Laundry, such as sheets and linens, that can be ironed by a mangle rather than by hand. (noun)

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• "We did have a couple of moments in the flatwork where I was riding him off my leg and he chewed the bit thoughtfully and then collected himself into a lovely frame."
• "“I want to run through flatwork, then try something new.”"
• "We were all eager to get through flatwork and try arena cross-country."