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aerodynamic |
having a smooth, even shape that offers the least possible resistance to air currents or movement. |
alabaster |
smooth and pale in appearance. [1/2 definitions] |
bar1 |
a long counter, often made of smooth, shiny wood, used as a serving area for food or beverages. [1/10 definitions] |
bark2 |
Bark is what we call the outside covering of a tree. Sometimes old bark is loose, and you can take it off the tree with your fingers. Some trees have rough bark, but other trees have smooth bark. |
beagle |
a breed of dog. Beagles are small dogs with short legs, drooping ears, and smooth fur that is usually black, tan, and white. |
beech |
a tree that has smooth, gray bark and nuts that people can eat. |
birch |
a tree or shrub with hard wood and smooth bark that can be peeled off. |
blackboard |
a smooth, hard panel for writing on with chalk; chalkboard. Blackboards are often made of slate and have a dark color. |
brush1 |
A brush is a tool that people use to clean things or make things nice to look at. A brush has many stiff fibers on one end and a handle on the other. We use a brush to clean our teeth or make our hair neat and smooth. We also use a brush to spread things like paint or clean things like floors. [1/4 definitions] |
bumpy |
not flat or smooth; uneven. [1/2 definitions] |
camel |
A camel is a large animal with a long neck, long legs, and smooth hair. Camels have hoofs on their feet, and they have a large hump, or two humps, on their back. Camels live in northern Africa, the Middle East, and central Asia. |
caramel |
Caramel is a smooth, soft candy that is light brown in color. It has the flavor of sugar that has been slightly burnt. Caramel is a very popular type of candy. |
chalkboard |
a smooth, dark board to be written on with chalk; blackboard. |
comb |
to remove the knots from, arrange, or smooth with a comb. [1/5 definitions] |
courgette |
the British name for a "zucchini," a cucumber-shaped vegetable with a smooth, dark green rind. |
cream |
a thick liquid or lotion used on the skin. [2/6 definitions] |
describe |
When you describe something, you tell about it in a way that gives someone else a picture of it or a feeling about it. When you describe a food, you might say if it's salty or sweet, hot or cold, or you might say what color or shape it is. You might also say if it's crunchy or crisp or smooth or hard. |
Doberman pinscher |
a breed of dog. Doberman pinschers have short, smooth, black hair with tan markings and are used as guard dogs. |
enamel |
a smooth, shiny coating baked onto metal, glass, or pottery. Enamel is used for protection or decoration. [2/4 definitions] |
even |
smooth, level, or flat. [3/12 definitions] |
feel |
When you feel something, you touch it and find out something about it. If you feel a rock, you might learn that it is smooth or rough or cool, for example. If your mother feels your forehead, she wants to find out if it is hot and whether or not you are sick. [1/8 definitions] |
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