smooth

Definition (noun): the act of smoothing

Example: he gave his hair a quick smooth

Definition (verb): make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

Example: smooth the surface of the wood

Definition (verb): make (a surface) shine

Example: shine the silver, please

Definition (verb): make (a surface) shine

Example: polish my shoes

Definition (verb): free from obstructions

Example: smooth the way towards peace negotiations

Definition (adjective): having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

Example: smooth skin

Definition (adjective): having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

Example: a smooth tabletop

Definition (adjective): having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

Example: smooth fabric

Definition (adjective): having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

Example: a smooth road

Definition (adjective): having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

Example: water as smooth as a mirror

Definition (adjective): smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

Example: he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage

Definition (adjective): smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

Example: the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error

Definition (adjective): of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

Definition (adjective): smooth and unconstrained in movement

Example: a long, smooth stride

Definition (adjective): smooth and unconstrained in movement

Example: the fluid motion of a cat

Definition (adjective): smooth and unconstrained in movement

Example: the liquid grace of a ballerina

Definition (adjective): (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

Example: a legato passage

Definition (adjective): of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

Example: a smooth ride

Definition (adjective): lacking obstructions or difficulties

Example: the bill’s path through the legislature was smooth and orderly

Definition (adjective): (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Example: a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay

Definition (adjective): (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Example: the quiet waters of a lagoon

Definition (adjective): (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Example: a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky

Definition (adjective): (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Example: a smooth channel crossing

Definition (adjective): (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Example: scarcely a ripple on the still water

Definition (adjective): (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Example: unruffled water

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