smooth vs rough

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

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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Definitions

adjective

1. having or caused by an irregular surface
2. unpleasantly stern
3. not perfected
4. unkind or cruel or uncivil
5. ready and able to resort to force or violence

adverb

1. with rough motion as over a rough surface
2. with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')

verb

1. prepare in preliminary or sketchy form

noun

1. the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short

Examples

When the moment finally comes, one look through his cataract lenses is all it takes.

Academic excellence was matched with extra-curricular activities of every description - from drama through sport to foreign travel.

Before Malfurion could ask who she meant, Tyrande brought the glaive up in a salute and murmured something in the hidden tongue of the Sisterhood.

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