besmearing

verb

present participle of besmear
as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over besmeared the napkin with jelly

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  1. smearing
  2. painting
  3. coating
Verb
  • At the entrance of Kollparay, Quispe pauses, taking my hands and smearing them with soil—the soil of her village.
    — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
  • This will lead to smearing dust particles around instead of picking them up, which is where a wet cloth comes into play.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Definition of smearing
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  • The lobby-level Sandbar provides the backdrop, with panoramic views of Kaanapali Beach, light bites, and artists painting live in real time.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For a kitchen, consider painting the lid or adding a decorative decal before mounting it.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of painting
Verb
  • In just three minutes, the balm leaves hair feeling noticeably softer and smoother without coating the lengths or leaving behind residue.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Each spoonful was rich and silky, with creamy vanilla pudding coating tender banana slices and vanilla wafers that soaked up enough sweetness to become cake-like.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of coating
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