smoother

1 of 2

comparative of smooth

smoother

2 of 2

noun

smooth·​er

ˈsmüt͟hə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that smooths

a smoother of the way for those who came after him

2

: one whose work is to make something smooth: such as

a

: one who smooths sheet metal on a hammering machine

b

: one that bevels the edges of optical glass with an abrasive wheel

c

: one that removes blemishes from glassware by means of a gas flame

d

: one that smooths finished fountain pen points with emery paper

3

: a device or tool for smoothing : sleeker, slicker

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