smooth

Definition

  • n. the act of smoothing
  • v. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
  • v. free from obstructions
  • adj. having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

Word forms

Present participle
smoothing
Past participle
smoothed
Past tense
smoothed
Third person singular
smooths
Comparative
smoother
Superlative
smoothest

Example sentences

  1. a.

    The surface of the table is smooth and shiny.

  2. vt.

    She used a cloth to smooth the wrinkles out of her dress.

  3. vi.

    The water started to smooth as the wind died down.

  4. n.

    We found a smooth area to set up our picnic.