Smooth out

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verb

To make something free of lumps, wrinkles, or unevenness.

She smoothed out the crumpled paper before reading it.
Visual representation of "smooth out" - To make something free of lumps, wrinkles, or unevenness.

Often appears as...

  • smooth out wrinkles
  • smooth out paper
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Visual representation of "smooth out"
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Tactile Imagery

Visualize smoothing out physical objects when you hear or use this phrase.

Illustration for Tactile Imagery
As a tailor, he would smooth out the fabric before cutting it.
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Literal Action

Use this phrase when describing the action of making a surface flat or even.

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Smooth out the tablecloth so we can set the table.
Visual representation of the word "Smooth out"

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