\ ˈstrāt
\
1a
: free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities
straight hair straight timber
b
: generated by a point moving continuously in the same direction and expressed by a linear equation
a straight line the straight segment of a curve
2a
: lying along or holding to a direct or proper course or method
a straight thinker
c
: coming directly from a trustworthy source
a straight tip on the horses
d(1)
: having the elements in an order
the straight sequence of events
e
: having the cylinders arranged in a single straight line
a straight 8-cylinder engine
3a
: exhibiting honesty and fairness
straight dealing
b
: properly ordered or arranged
set the kitchen straight set us straight on that issue
also
: correct
get the facts straight
c
: free from extraneous matter : unmixed
straight whiskey
d
: marked by no exceptions or deviations in support of a principle or party
votes a straight Democratic ticket
e
: having a fixed price for each regardless of the number sold
f
: not deviating from an indicated pattern
writes straight humor a straight-A student
(2)
: not using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
4
: being the only form of remuneration
on straight commission
: in a straight manner
came straight home from work
straighted;
straighting;
straights
1
: something that is straight: such as
a
: a straight line or arrangement
c
: a true or honest report or course
2a
: a sequence (as of shots, strokes, or moves) resulting in a perfect score in a game or contest
b
: first place at the finish of a horse race : win
3
: a poker hand containing five cards in sequence but not of the same suit — see poker illustration
4
: a person who adheres to conventional attitudes and mores
