smoother Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
   electric sander; sander; drum sander.
   
2. adjective having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
   smooth.
   
   • smooth skin
   • a smooth tabletop
   • smooth fabric
   • a smooth road
   • water as smooth as a mirror
3. adjective satellite smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
   bland; politic; suave; smooth.
   
   • he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage
   • the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
4. adjective of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
   smooth.
   
5. adjective satellite smooth and unconstrained in movement
   fluent; smooth; fluid; liquid.
   
   • a long, smooth stride
   • the fluid motion of a cat
   • the liquid grace of a ballerina
6. adjective (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
   legato; smooth.
   
   • a legato passage
7. adjective of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
   smooth.
   
   • a smooth ride
8. adjective satellite lacking obstructions or difficulties
   smooth.
   
   • the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly
9. adjective satellite (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
   smooth; quiet; unruffled; placid; tranquil; still.
   
   • 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

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