noun
Uncommon
smoother
Smoother (noun) means a tool or person that makes something smooth. Example: “He used a hand smoother to finish the wood surface.”
noun
1
A tool or person that makes something smooth.
"He used a hand smoother to finish the wood surface."
How to use smoother
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (or someone) that smooths a surface or finish.
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Word forms
- Plural
- smoothers
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He used a hand _____ to finish the wood surface.
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What does “smoother” mean?
The word “smoother” means a tool or person that makes something smooth. In plain terms, something (or someone) that smooths a surface or finish.
How do you use “smoother” in a sentence?
Here is “smoother” used in a sentence: “He used a hand smoother to finish the wood surface.”
What part of speech is “smoother”?
“Smoother” is a noun.
Is “smoother” a common word?
“Smoother” is an uncommon word in modern English.
