Collocations with "smear"

A screening test for cervical cancer, also known as a Pap test.

to spread lipstick messily

when lipstick spreads messily

Specifically refers to an abnormal result from a Pap smear test, indicating changes in cervical cells.

To accidentally spread mascara, making it look messy.

When mascara spreads unintentionally, creating a messy look.

a dirty mark or streak left by touching something with a greasy substance

To spread a substance over a surface in a generous, often untidy, way.

to spread make-up untidily

when make-up spreads untidily across the skin