smooth
Cross references:
1. easy 2. level 3. suave
1. smooth \'smu:th\ aj [ME smothe, fr. OE smo-th; akin to OS smo-thi
smooth] 1a: having a continuous even surface 1b: being without hair 1c:
GLABROUS 1d: causing no resistance to sliding 2: free from obstructions
or impediments {broad ~ highways} 3: even and uninterrupted in flow or
flight 4: plausibly flattering : INGRATIATING 5a: SERENE, EQUABLE 5b:
AMIABLE, COURTEOUS 6: sounded without the aspirate - used of a Greek vowel
{~ breat hing} 7: not sharp or acid : BLAND - smooth av
2. smooth vt 1: to make smooth 2a: to free from what is harsh or
disagreeable : POLISH 2b: SMOOTHE 3: to minimize (as a fault) in order to
allay anger or ill will : PAL LIATE 4: to free from obstruction or
difficulty 5a: to press flat 5b: to remove expression from (one's face) :
COMPOSE 6: to cause to lie evenly and in order : PREEN : to become smooth
- smooth.er n
3. smooth n 1: a smooth part 2: the act of smoothing 3: a smoothing
implement