smooth, smoot he, smethe

& subst. [A. S. smédhe; cf. O. Dut. smedigh, smijdigh =soft; Dut. smijdig malleable; (Ger. geschmeidig; Dan. smidig =pliable, supple. Hence, allied to smith (q. v.).] IMG:content-1635.png:[blocks in formation] 3. Evenly spread, glo y. "Thy sleek, smooth head." Shakesp.: Midsummer Night's Dream, iv. 1. 4. Gently flowing; not ruffled, agitated, or undulating. "The sea being smooth ." --Shakesp .: Troilus , i. 3. 5. Level, plain. "The path is smooth that leadeth on to danger." Shakesp.: Venus and Adonis, 788. 6. Uttered without stops, obstruction, or hesitation; falling pleasantly on the ear; even, not harsh, not rugged; hence, using language not harsh or rugged. "When sage Minerva rose, From her sweet lips smooth elocution flows." Gay: Fan, iii. 1. IMG:content-1636.png:[blocks in formation] 3734 smooth-blenny, s. [SHANNY.] smooth-bore, a. & s. A. As adj .: The same as SMOOTH-BORED (q. v.). B. As subst.: A gun having a smooth-bored barrel, as distinguished from a rifle.