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slicking

/ˈslɪkɪŋ/

Translations

slickingnoun

slickings

lissageSens courant pour l’action de rendre une surface lisse.

The slicking of the ice rink was necessary before the competition.

Le lissage de la patinoire était nécessaire avant la compétition.

Additional translations

lustrageEmploi plus rare pour une finition lisse et brillante.

slickinggerund / present participle

/ˈslɪkɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe tools, actions, or processes producing a smooth, glossy surface.

lissantSe dit d’un procédé ou d’un outil qui rend une surface lisse et brillante.

The slicking machine applies constant pressure to the leather.

La machine lissante exerce une pression constante sur le cuir.

slickverb

slicking

Gerund

slicked

Past Simple

slicked

Past Participle

slicking

Gerund

/slɪk/

lisser

He slicked his hair back with gel before the meeting.

Il s'est lissé les cheveux en arrière avec du gel avant la réunion.

fignolerFamilier ; rendre plus soigné ou plus impressionnant en surface.

The marketing team slicked up the presentation to impress the clients.

L'équipe marketing a fignolé la présentation pour impressionner les clients.

Synonyms

smooth down

comb back

slick back

slick down

smooth

Definitions

slickingnoun

The act or process of making something smooth or glossy.

The slicking of the ice rink was necessary before the competition.

A smooth, glossy finish produced by polishing or smoothing.

The ceramic tile had a perfect slicking that reflected the studio lights.

slickinggerund / present participle

Producing or characterized by the action of making a surface smooth and glossy.

The slicking machine applies constant pressure to the leather.

slickverb

To make something smooth or glossy by applying a substance.

He slicked his hair back with gel before the meeting.

To make something appear attractive or impressive, often in a superficial way.

The marketing team slicked up the presentation to impress the clients.