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# smoothness

noun (smoothness — uncountable)

«smoothness» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Smoothness is being smooth: flat and even, with no bumps or rough parts. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/#m1)
2. Smoothness is being calm and easy, without problems. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/#m2)

### In the lessons

In science lessons: comparing the smoothness of surfaces to test friction (smooth surfaces have less friction). In everyday life: smoothness of skin, paint, a car ride. Phrases: «the smoothness of».

### Examples

- We tested the smoothness of different surfaces with a toy car. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/#x1)
- The smoothness of the ice made it slippery. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/#x2)
- Sanding gives the wood its smoothness. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/#x3)
- The smoothness of the ride let the baby sleep. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/#x4)
- Feel the smoothness of this pebble. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/#x5)

### Note

Uncountable. Noun of «smooth». In science, more smoothness usually means less friction, so things slide further.

## In Jewish tradition

In Proverbs it means slippery, flattering speech.

**Interpretation.** The tradition reads it as a warning against false, flattering words that lead a young man into sin.

### Examples

- To keep thee from the evil woman, from the smoothness of the alien tongue. (Writings PRO.6.24, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/smoothness/#x1)

### Note

Uncountable. Noun of «smooth». In science, more smoothness usually means less friction, so things slide further.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «smoothness» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/smoothness/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«smoothness» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/smoothness.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «smoothness» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/smoothness/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«smoothness» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/smoothness.html) on Mova free.