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SMOOTHER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
Synonyms:
drum sander; electric sander; sander; smoother
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("smoother" is a kind of...):
power tool (a tool driven by a motor)
Meronyms (parts of "smoother"):
electric motor (a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work)
Derivation:
smooth (make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing)