Smearing
[smɪr]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Smear
Typist: Oliver
Examples
- Attempts to insulate the line wire were limited to coating it with tar or smearing it with wax for the benefit of all the bees in the neighborhood. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- If a live rat be caught, smeared with tar, and allowed to escape into the holes he will do the smearing process thoroughly. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- These smearings and scratchings, washings and dashings, being duly performed, the next ceremonial is to cleanse and replace the distracted furniture. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
Checker: Wyatt