smear over [surface]
Frequency: 8.213.1 per million words
To cover a surface by spreading a substance on it.
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Examples (10)
- The child smeared jam over the entire table.
- He accidentally smeared paint over the pristine white wall.
- Please be careful not to smear ink over your important document.
- She smeared a thick layer of sunscreen over her exposed skin.
- The artist smeared oil paint over the canvas, creating a textured effect.
- Don't smear the butter over the toast; spread it evenly.
- The dog smeared mud over the clean floor after its walk.
- I tried to smear some lip balm over my dry lips.
- He smeared the chocolate sauce over his dessert.
- The mechanic smeared grease over the moving parts of the machine.