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
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