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• Smooth — Smooth, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Smoothed} (sm[=oo]thd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Smoothing}.] [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. sm[=e][eth]ian; cf. LG. sm[ o]den. See {Smooth}, a.] To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• smooth — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having an even and regular surface; free from projections or indentations. 2) (of a liquid) having an even consistency; without lumps. 3) (of movement) without jerks. 4) without problems or difficulties. 5) charming in a suave or… …   English terms dictionary

• smooth|en — «SMOO thuhn», transitive verb. to make smooth or smoother. –v.i. to become smooth or smoother …   Useful english dictionary

• smooth — smoothable, adj. smoother, n. smoothly, adv. smoothness, n. /smoohdh/, adj., smoother, smoothest, adv., v., n. adj. 1. free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a …   Universalium

• smooth — [[t]smuð[/t]] adj. smooth•er, smooth•est, adv. v. n. 1) free from projections or unevenness of surface 2) generally flat or unruffled, as a calm sea 3) bio free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek[/ex] 4) of uniform consistency; free… …   From formal English to slang

• smooth — /smuð / (say smoohdh) adjective 1. free from projections or irregularities of surface such as would be perceived in touching or stroking. 2. free from hairs or a hairy growth. 3. free from inequalities of surface, ridges or hollows, obstructions …  

• smooth — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth; akin to Old Saxon smōthi smooth Date: before 12th century 1. a. (1) having a continuous even surface (2) of a curve being the representation of a function with a continuous… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• smooth — {{11}}smooth (adj.) O.E. smoð free from roughness, not harsh, of unknown origin. Sense of pleasant, polite, sincere first recorded late 14c. Slang meaning superior, classy, clever is attested from 1893. Smooth bore in reference to guns is from… …   Etymology dictionary

• smooth — I. a. 1. Even, level, flat, plain, polished. 2. Sleek, glossy, polished, soft, plane. 3. Unruffled, undisturbed. 4. Easy, voluble, fluent, even, ready. 5. Bland, mild, soothing, insinuating, soft, suave, oily, flattering, adulatory, courtier like …   New dictionary of synonyms

• smooth — smuːð n. act of smoothing; part or place that is free from irregularities and roughness v. make smooth, make even, remove irregularities or roughness; remove difficulties; soothe, calm; refine; become smooth adj. level, even, not rough, flat;… …   English contemporary dictionary

• smooth — 1. adjective /smuːð/ a) Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. We hope for a smooth transition to the new system. b) Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents …   Wiktionary