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Past tense for to free from breaks, curves, or bumps
“She ran her hands across the crumpled sheets to smooth them.”
Past tense for to hasten or facilitate the progress of
“A new regulatory body has been established to smooth the way for privatization of companies.”
(smooth over) Past tense for to resolve, or work towards resolving an issue or conflict
“We had to call in a mediator to smooth over the situation between the two hotheads.”
Past tense for to make smooth or glossy by applying surface pressure
“The artisan would use sandpaper to smooth the grain of the wood.”
Having an edge that is not sharp
Made flat by something
Having, or shaped with, a curve or curves
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