\Smooth\ (sm[=oo][th]), a. [Compar. {Smoother} (-[~e]r);
superl. {Smoothest}.] [OE. smothe, smethe, AS. sm[=e][eth]e,
sm[oe][eth]e, where [=e], [oe], come from an older [=o]; cf.
LG. sm["o]de, sm["o]e, sm["o]dig; of uncertain origin.]
1. Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no
   roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not
   rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain. --Chaucer.
         The outlines must be smooth, imperceptible to the
         touch, and even, without eminence or cavities.
                                               --Dryden.
2. Evenly spread or arranged; sleek; as, smooth hair.
3. Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed;
   as, a smooth stream.
4. Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or
   hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent.
         The only smooth poet of those times.  --Milton.
         Waller was smooth; but Dryden taught to join The
         varying verse, the full-resounding line. --Pope.
         When sage Minerva rose, From her sweet lips smooth
         elocution flows.                      --Gay.
5. Bland; mild; smoothing; fattering.
         This smooth discourse and mild behavior oft Conceal
         a traitor.                            --Addison.
6. (Mech. & Physics) Causing no resistance to a body sliding
   along its surface; frictionless.
Note: Smooth is often used in the formation of selfexplaining
      compounds; as, smooth-bodied, smooth-browed,
      smooth-combed, smooth-faced, smooth-finished,
      smooth-gliding, smooth-grained, smooth-leaved,
      smooth-sliding, smooth-speaking, smooth-woven, and the
      like.
Syn: Even; plain; level; flat; polished; glossy; sleek; soft;
     bland; mild; soothing; voluble; flattering; adulatory;
     deceptive.

\Smooth\, adv.
Smoothly. --Chaucer.
      Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. --Shak.

\Smooth\, n.
1. The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.
   --Thackeray.
2. That which is smooth; the smooth part of anything. ``The
   smooth of his neck.'' --Gen. xxvii. 16.

\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.

\Smooth\, v. i.
To flatter; to use blandishment.
      Because I can not flatter and speak fair, Smile in
      men's faces, smooth, deceive and cog.    --Shak.