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dead-smooth

[ ded-smooth ]

adjective

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dead-smooth1

First recorded in 1870–75
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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.

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