rough (Oberfläche) vs smooth vs soft

Definitions

adjective

1. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
2. smooth and unconstrained in movement
3. of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
4. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
5. of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

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verb

1. make (a surface) shine
2. free from obstructions
3. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

noun

1. the act of smoothing

Examples

Simply smooth a little on your face at night, lie back and say goodbye to dull and lifeless skin.

We lapped the track a few times at a walk, trot and canter and the horse went through it pretty smoothly.

The play is a little overlong and would benefit from cuts, but each scene is interesting and changes are smoothly executed.

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