smoothers

Tools that flatten

Smoothers is the plural of smoother—one who or that which smooths.

A smoother removes roughness or irregularities from surfaces, whether a tool like a plane or trowel, or a person who eases tensions: She was the smoother of ruffled feathers in the office.

In data analysis, smoothers are statistical techniques that reduce noise to reveal underlying patterns.

substances

emollient

Substance that softens skin

glycerin · dimethicone · surfactant · talcum · mineral oil · petrolatum · beeswax · lanolin · stearate · cetyl alcohol

calming

tranquility

Undisturbed peacefulness

restfulness · gentleness · lullaby · repose · hush · stillness · placidity · ease · contentment · composure

stabilizing

equilibrium

State of balance

equalization · homeostasis · moderation · stability · regulation · compensation · normalization · calibration · balancing · steadying

harmonizing

blend

Combine into mixture

orchestration · arrangement · mediation · reconciliation · diplomacy · peacemaker · facilitator · moderator · negotiator · conciliator

tools

trowel

Flat blade for spreading

  • spatulaFlat-bladed kitchen tool
  • rollerRotating cylindrical tool
  • sanderSurface-smoothing power tool

plane · iron · buffer · scraper · float · spreader · squeegee · burnisher · polisher · blade

Categories
Opposites
surface texture effect

smootherstexturizers

Substances altering mouthfeel

scarifiers · abrasives · graters · rasps · scratchers

process facilitation

smootherscomplicators

Those who add complexity

agitators · disruptors · impediments · obstacles · troublemakers

Phrases
Family

smoothed, smoothest, smoother, smoothen, smoothes, smoothened, unsmoothed

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G