Definition of "straightening" [straightening]

• Present participle of straighten. (verb)

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• "When he finally gained his feet, another minute or so was consumed in straightening up, so that he could stand erect as a man should stand."
• "Wolf Larsen was engaged in straightening out a row among the hunters."
• "Thanks awfully for your help in straightening out my twisted sense of civic duty."