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