English Reference
Word noun

smoother

n.
US /ˈsmuðɝ/ UK /smˈuːðɐ/ smoother UK spelling smoothers
Definition
  1. 01 C1 Advanced Technical

    a tool or a person that makes a surface flat and even.

    an agent or instrument, such as a hand plane or polishing wheel, used to create a level or polished surface.

    Simple

    “The carpenter used a small smoother to finish the surface of the table.”

    In context

    “After the initial rough cuts were made, the craftsman employed a fine smoother to achieve a mirror-like finish on the mahogany.”

    Usage

    Often used in woodworking or industrial contexts.

    Teacher's tip

    This noun form is quite specialized; most learners will only encounter 'smoother' as a comparative adjective.

    Synonyms
    polisherplane
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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