smoother

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to make surfaces or objects smoother, especially by polishing or sanding.

  - "He used a smoother to make the wood tabletop look more polished."
  - "The metalworker used a smoother to make the surface of the sculpture even."

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Antonyms

bumpy , rough , uneven

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Synonyms

even , fluid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smoother
bothther , other , smother

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Variants

List of all variants of smoother that leads to same result
smooth , smoothed , smoother , smoothers , smoothes , smoothing , smooths , smoothest , smoothly , smoothness , smoothnesses

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Etymology

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Old English smothian, from smoth 'smooth'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'smoother' is also used in sailing to describe a device used to make the motion of a ship more comfortable.

2. In the world of cooking, a 'smoother' is a thickening agent used to make sauces and soups more smooth and consistent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polishing: The process of making a surface shine by rubbing it with an abrasive substance.

2. Sandpaper: A sheet of abrasive material used for sanding and polishing.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'smoother' is used metaphorically to describe someone who flatters or soothes, making things appear smoother than they actually are.

How to Memorize "smoother"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of wood being sanded down with a smoother to make it look shiny and even.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smoother' with the feeling of a smooth, polished surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'smoother' as a tool used to make things 'smooth'.

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