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smoother
UK
/ˈsmuːðə/
US
/ˈsmuːðər/
smoothers
pl
UK
/ˈsmuːðə/
US
/ˈsmuːðər/
Translations
The smoother worked on the wooden surface to make it even.
Шлифовщик работал над деревянной поверхностью, чтобы сделать её ровной.
The mason used a smoother to finish the concrete surface.
Каменщик использовал гладилку, чтобы закончить бетонную поверхность.
Additional translations
Definitions
The carpenter used a smoother to finish the edges of the wooden table.
As a professional smoother, she was responsible for ensuring the walls were perfectly even before painting.
The analyst applied a kernel smoother to the time-series data to reveal the underlying trend.
smoother
Comp.
UK
/ˈsmuːðə/
US
/ˈsmuðɚ/
Comparative degree of the adjective "smooth".
Definitions
The satin sheets felt smoother than the cotton ones.
He is noticeably smoother with clients than his predecessor.
Synonyms
more even
more polished
more refined
more level
more seamless
Used chiefly in informal speech as the comparative form of the adverb "smoothly"
Definitions
The car now shifts gears smoother after the tune-up.
Synonyms
more neatly
more softly
more effortlessly
more fluidly
more seamlessly
more evenly
more smoothly
smoother
Comp.
smoother
Comp.
smoothest
Super.
UK
/smuːð/
US
/smuθ/
Translations
The fabric of the dress is smooth and comfortable.
Ткань платья мягкая и удобная.
The dancer's movements were smooth and graceful.
Движения танцовщицы были плавными и грациозными.
The surface of the table is smooth.
Поверхность стола гладкая.
The road was smooth and easy to drive on.
Дорога была ровной и легкой для езды.
Definitions
The table had a smooth finish that felt pleasant to the touch.
The singer's smooth voice captivated the audience.
The project went through a smooth transition thanks to careful planning.
He was a smooth talker, always knowing the right thing to say.
The wine has a smooth finish with no hint of acidity.
smoother
UK
/smuːð/
US
/smuð/
Colloquial/idiomatic use meaning “smoothly”.
Definitions
The car now runs smooth after the tune-up.
Definitions
She used sandpaper to smooth the edges of the wooden table.
He tried to smooth the situation by apologizing for his mistake.
The editor helped to smooth the manuscript before it was published.
The mediator worked to smooth the negotiations between the two parties.
Definitions
You have to take the rough with the smooth in any job.
Definitions
"You managed to land the plane with no fuel? Smooth!"