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Definition smooth in British English

smooth verb

[transitive] verb
/smuːð/
1

to move your hand across the surface of something until it is flat and even

Example

Frances sat smoothing her skirt down over her knees.

Example

Seeing her, he quickly smoothed back his hair.

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1.1

to use a tool or special paper to make the surface of something very flat and even

Example

Be sure to wear gloves when smoothing mirror edges.

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Example

Anne gently smoothed cream into the baby's skin.

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Definition smooth in British English