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  1. 1. superl. Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain. Source: opted
  2. 2. superl. Evenly spread or arranged; sleek; as, smooth hair. Source: opted
  3. 3. superl. Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream. Source: opted
  4. 4. superl. Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent. Source: opted
  5. 5. superl. Bland; mild; smoothing; fattering. Source: opted
  6. 6. superl. Causing no resistance to a body sliding along its surface; frictionless. Source: opted
  7. 7. adv. Smoothly. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. That which is smooth; the smooth part of anything. Source: opted
  10. 10. a. To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board with a plane; to smooth cloth with an iron. Source: opted
  11. 11. a. To free from obstruction; to make easy. Source: opted
  12. 12. a. To free from harshness; to make flowing. Source: opted
  13. 13. a. To palliate; to gloze; as, to smooth over a fault. Source: opted
  14. 14. a. To give a smooth or calm appearance to. Source: opted
  15. 15. a. To ease; to regulate. Source: opted
  16. 16. v. i. To flatter; to use blandishment. Source: opted

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