Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Smear.
How to pronounce smear:
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Smear - as a noun
A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cytologic smearcytosmearHypernyms (Closely Related)
cytologic specimenHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smear - as a verb
Stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
begrimebemirecollygrimesoilHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a smudge on; soil by smudging
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blursmudgesmutchHypernyms (Closely Related)
rubHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
Example: "Smear the wall with paint"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
daubHypernyms (Closely Related)
coverHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He accidentally got a smear of paint on his shirt."
"There was a smear of chocolate on her face."
"The detective found a blood smear at the crime scene."
"The child had a blue smear of marker on his hand."
"She wiped away the smear of lipstick on her cheek."
Word Game Points
Is SMEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SMEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SMEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSMEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is SMEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smear is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSMEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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