Definition (noun) the act of smoothing
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he gave his hair a quick smooth
Definition (verb) make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
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smooth the surface of the wood
Definition (verb) make (a surface) shine
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shine the silver, please
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polish my shoes
Definition (verb) free from obstructions
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smooth the way towards peace negotiations
Definition (adj) having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
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smooth skin
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a smooth tabletop
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smooth fabric
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a smooth road
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water as smooth as a mirror
Definition (adj) smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
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he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage
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the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
Definition (adj) of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
Definition (adj) smooth and unconstrained in movement
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a long, smooth stride
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the fluid motion of a cat
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the liquid grace of a ballerina
Definition (adj) (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
Definition (adj) of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
Definition (adj) lacking obstructions or difficulties
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the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly
Definition (adj) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
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a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
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the quiet waters of a lagoon
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a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
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a smooth channel crossing
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scarcely a ripple on the still water
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unruffled water