smear across [surface]

Frequency: 8.011.2 per million words

To spread a substance over a surface from one side to another.

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Examples (10)

  • He accidentally smeared paint across the pristine white wall.
  • The child smeared jam across the table while eating.
  • She carefully smeared butter across the toast.
  • The artist smeared the charcoal across the canvas to create a smoky effect.
  • Make sure not to smear the ink across the paper before it dries.
  • The wind smeared dust across the freshly washed car.
  • He smeared a thick layer of sunscreen across his exposed skin.
  • The dog smeared mud across the floor after playing in the rain.
  • Be careful when applying the makeup, you don't want to smear it across your face.
  • The oil spill smeared a dark sheen across the ocean's surface.