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slicking

/ˈslɪkɪŋ/

slickingnoun

slickings

Translations

смазка

The mechanic applied slicking to the gears to ensure smooth operation.

Механик нанес смазку на шестерни для обеспечения плавной работы.

Definitions

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

/ˈslɪkɪŋ/

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

Definitions

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

The slicking machine applies constant pressure to the leather.

slickverb

slicking

Gerund

slicked

Past Simple

slicked

Past Participle

slicking

Gerund

/slɪk/

Translations

смазывать

She slicked the pan with oil before cooking.

Она смазала сковороду маслом перед готовкой.

сглаживать

He tried to slick his hair back with some gel.

Он попытался сгладить свои волосы назад с помощью геля.

Additional translations

зализывать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

smooth down

slick down

slick back

comb back

grease

oil

lubricate

slicknoun

Definitions

A smooth or slippery surface or area, often caused by a liquid such as oil.

The oil spill created a slick on the surface of the water.

A magazine or other publication printed on glossy paper.

She picked up a slick from the newsstand to read on her flight.

A clever or smooth-talking person, often implying deceitfulness.

The salesman was a real slick, convincing everyone to buy the product.

A motor-racing tyre with a smooth tread used to maximize grip on a dry track.

The pit crew switched to slicks once the track had dried.

A racing tyre with a smooth surface and no tread, designed for maximum grip on dry tracks.

The team switched to slicks when the rain stopped and the track dried out.

slickadjective

Definitions

Smooth and glossy; having a shiny, polished surface.

The car's slick exterior caught everyone's attention at the auto show.

Cleverly devised; skillful and effective, often in a way that is attractive but possibly insincere.

The politician gave a slick presentation that impressed the audience.

Operating in a smooth, efficient, and effective way.

The new software update made the user interface much more slick and user-friendly.

Slippery, especially because of being wet, icy, or oily.

The sidewalk was slick after the freezing rain.

slickadverb

Definitions

Smoothly and efficiently; quickly or very well (informal).

The mechanic had the new part installed slick and had us back on the road in minutes.

slickadverb

Definitions

In a smooth, effortless, or efficient manner.

The skateboarder landed the trick slick and rolled away smiling.

Completely or thoroughly (chiefly US, informal).

The shelves were picked slick by the end of the sale.