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1 iron out
iron out [sth.], iron [sth.] out1) eliminare con il ferro [ creases]* * *1) (to get rid of (creases etc) by ironing.) eliminare col ferro2) (to get rid of (difficulties etc) so that progress becomes easier.) appianare* * *vt + adv(creases) far sparire col ferro, (fig: problems, disagreements) appianare* * *iron out [sth.], iron [sth.] out1) eliminare con il ferro [ creases] -
2 crease
I [kriːs]1) (in cloth, paper) (regular) piega f.; (irregular: with iron) falsa piega f., grinza f.2) (in face) grinza f.II 1. [kriːs]verbo transitivo (crumple) sgualcire, spiegazzare [paper, cloth]2.1) [ cloth] sgualcirsi, spiegazzarsi2) [ face] corrugarsi, raggrinzarsi* * *[kri:s] 1. noun1) (a mark made by folding or doubling something: a smart crease in his trousers; My dress was full of creases after being in my suitcase.) piega, sgualcitura2) (in cricket, a line showing the position of the batsman or bowler.) (linea che indica la posizione del lanciatore o quella del battitore)2. verb(to make or become creased: You've creased my newspaper; This fabric creases easily.) spiegazzare, sgualcire* * *[kriːs]1. n2. vtsgualcire, spiegazzare3. vi* * *crease /kri:s/n.1 piega; piegatura3 ( cricket) linea bianca che indica la posizione del lanciatore o quella del battitore: popping crease, linea che indica la posizione corretta del battitore ( oltre la quale rischia l'eliminazione)● crease-resistant, ingualcibile; antipiega.(to) crease /kri:s/A v. t.2 sgualcire; spiegazzare: a badly creased suit, un abito tutto sgualcito; (fig.) Her forehead was creased in thought, immersa nei suoi pensieri, aveva la fronte corrugataB v. i.spiegazzarsi; sgualcirsi: This twill does not crease easily, questo spigato non si sgualcisce facilmente● (fam. GB) to be creased up with laughter, torcersi dalle risa □ well-creased trousers, calzoni con la piega a posto.* * *I [kriːs]1) (in cloth, paper) (regular) piega f.; (irregular: with iron) falsa piega f., grinza f.2) (in face) grinza f.II 1. [kriːs]verbo transitivo (crumple) sgualcire, spiegazzare [paper, cloth]2.1) [ cloth] sgualcirsi, spiegazzarsi2) [ face] corrugarsi, raggrinzarsi -
3 smooth out
smooth [sth.] out, smooth out [sth.]1) (lay out) spiegare [map, paper, cloth]; (remove creases) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [paper, cloth]* * *vt + adv(fabric, creases) lisciare, spianare, (fig: difficulties) appianare* * *smooth [sth.] out, smooth out [sth.]1) (lay out) spiegare [map, paper, cloth]; (remove creases) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [paper, cloth] -
4 smooth
I [smuːð]1) (even) [stone, sea, skin, fabric] liscio; [ road] piano; [curve, line, breathing] regolare; [ sauce] omogeneo; [ movement] agevole, sciolto2) fig. (problem-free) [journey, flight, life] tranquillo, senza intoppithe bill had a smooth passage through Parliament — la legge è passata senza difficoltà in Parlamento
3) (pleasant) [taste, wine] amabile, rotondo••II [smuːð]the course of true love never did run smooth — = l'amore vero non è mai privo di difficoltà
1) (flatten out) lisciare [paper, hair, surface]; (get creases out) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [ fabric]•* * *[smu:ð] 1. adjective1) (having an even surface; not rough: Her skin is as smooth as satin.) liscio2) (without lumps: Mix the ingredients to a smooth paste.) omogeneo3) ((of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts: Did you have a smooth flight from New York?) tranquillo4) (without problems or difficulties: a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid.) facile; tranquillo5) ((too) agreeable and pleasant in manner etc: I don't trust those smooth salesmen.) sdolcinato, mellifluo2. verb1) ((often with down, out etc) to make (something) smooth or flat: She tried to smooth the creases out.) appianare2) ((with into or over): to rub (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over your face and neck.) stendere•- smoothen- smoothly
- smoothness* * *I [smuːð]1) (even) [stone, sea, skin, fabric] liscio; [ road] piano; [curve, line, breathing] regolare; [ sauce] omogeneo; [ movement] agevole, sciolto2) fig. (problem-free) [journey, flight, life] tranquillo, senza intoppithe bill had a smooth passage through Parliament — la legge è passata senza difficoltà in Parlamento
3) (pleasant) [taste, wine] amabile, rotondo••II [smuːð]the course of true love never did run smooth — = l'amore vero non è mai privo di difficoltà
1) (flatten out) lisciare [paper, hair, surface]; (get creases out) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [ fabric]• -
5 smooth away
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6 wrinkle
I ['rɪŋkl]1) (on skin) ruga f., grinza f.2) (in fabric) grinza f., piega f.to iron out the wrinkles — fig. appianare le difficoltà
••II 1. ['rɪŋkl]1) raggrinzire, corrugare [ skin]2) spiegazzare, sgualcire [ fabric]2.1) [ skin] raggrinzirsi, corrugarsi* * *['riŋkl] 1. noun(a small crease on the skin (usually on one's face): Her face is full of wrinkles.) ruga2. verb(to (cause to) become full of wrinkles or creases: The damp had wrinkled the pages.) raggrinzire, spiegazzare- wrinkled* * *wrinkle (1) /ˈrɪŋkl/n.grinza; ruga; piega; crespa: the wrinkles on the face of an old man, le rughe sulla faccia di un vecchio; the wrinkles of a dress, le grinze di un vestito ( da donna).wrinkle (2) /ˈrɪŋkl/n. (fam.)1 espediente nuovo; ritrovato; innovazione; trucco: to learn a few wrinkles, imparare qualche trucco2 problemino; piccola grana.(to) wrinkle /ˈrɪŋkl/A v. t.raggrinzare, raggrinzire; corrugare; increspare; spiegazzare: to wrinkle (up) one's forehead, corrugare la fronteB v. i.raggrinzarsi, raggrinzirsi; corrugarsi; incresparsi● to wrinkle one's nose, arricciare il naso □ wrinkled with age, grinzoso (o rugoso) per l'età.* * *I ['rɪŋkl]1) (on skin) ruga f., grinza f.2) (in fabric) grinza f., piega f.to iron out the wrinkles — fig. appianare le difficoltà
••II 1. ['rɪŋkl]1) raggrinzire, corrugare [ skin]2) spiegazzare, sgualcire [ fabric]2.1) [ skin] raggrinzirsi, corrugarsi
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