aligner

ˈælɪɡnər

Definitions

1. noun

a device or a system used in orthodontics to straighten teeth, typically a clear removable appliance.

“The dentist recommended an aligner for my daughter’s crooked teeth.”

2. verb

to adjust or position something in a way that makes it symmetrical or in proper alignment.

“Can you aligner the furniture in the living room?”

Synonyms

  • adjuster
  • corrector

Antonyms

  • misaligner