dead-smooth

[ ded-smooth ]

adjective

1. noting a double-cut metal file having the minimum commercial grade of coarseness.
2. extremely smooth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dead-smooth¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

These slips should be dressed with a dead smooth file, the filing to be done crosswise, to hold the oil stone powder and oil.

From Project Gutenberg