smoother

smooth

S0501200 (smo͞oth)adj. smooth·er, smooth·est 1. a. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at level.b. Free from waves or disturbances; calm: The lake is smooth today.2. a. Free from hair, whiskers, or stubble: felt his smooth cheek after the close shave.b. Having a short dense flat coat. Used of dogs.3. a. Having a fine texture: a smooth fabric.b. Having an even consistency: a smooth pudding.c. Having an even or gentle motion or movement: a smooth ride.4. Having no obstructions or difficulties: a smooth operation; a smooth trip.5. Easy-going; serene: a smooth temperament.6. Not sharp or bitter in taste: a smooth wine.7. Delicately pleasing to the ear; not harsh or grating: a smooth voice.8. Ingratiatingly polite and agreeable: known for his smooth remarks.v. smoothed, smooth·ing, smoothes v.tr.1. To make (something) even, level, or unwrinkled: smoothed the fabric with an iron.2. To rid of obstructions, hindrances, or difficulties: a real estate agent who smoothed the process of applying for a mortgage.3. To soothe or tranquilize; make calm: The president tried to smooth over the hurt feelings of the disputing factions.4. To cause to appear less harsh or severe than is the case: Don't try to smooth over their faults.v.intr. To become smooth.n.1. The act of smoothing.2. A smooth surface or part.

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[Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth.]

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smooth′er n.smooth′ly adv.smooth′ness n.

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smoother - a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motordrum sander, electric sander, sanderelectric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical workpower tool - a tool driven by a motor