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smoothed |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Smooth \Smooth\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Smoothed} (sm[=oo]thd); p. pr & vb n. {Smoothing}.] [OE. smothen, smethen, AS sm[=e][eth]ian; cf LG sm["o]den. See {Smooth}, 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. Specifically: a To free from obstruction; to make easy. Thou, Abelard! the last sad office pay And smooth my passage to the realms of day --Pope. b To free from harshness; to make flowing. In their motions harmony divine So smooths her charming tones that God's own ear Listens delighted. --Milton. c To palliate; to gloze; as to smooth over a fault. d To give a smooth or calm appearance to Each perturbation smoothed with outward calm. --Milton. e To ease; to regulate. --Dryden. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: smoothed adj : made smooth by ironing [syn: {smoothened}]
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