noun

smearing

Smearing (noun) means a mark or stain left by spreading something across a surface. Example: “There was a smearing of chocolate across the tablecloth.”

noun

A mark or stain left by spreading something across a surface.

"There was a smearing of chocolate across the tablecloth."

How to use smearing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe mark left when something has been smeared.

Word forms

smearings plural

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Rhymes for smearing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “smearing” mean?

The word “smearing” means a mark or stain left by spreading something across a surface. In plain terms, the mark left when something has been smeared.

How do you use “smearing” in a sentence?

Here is “smearing” used in a sentence: “There was a smearing of chocolate across the tablecloth.”

What part of speech is “smearing”?

“Smearing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of smearing?

"smearing" (noun) means a mark or stain left by spreading something across a surface.