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sleek

/sliːk/

Meanings
noun
That which makes smooth; varnish.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a special sleek to finish the wooden table. "
material appearance

Related Words

Illustration interview

interview noun

/ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

Illustration streamlined

streamlined verb

/ˈstriːmlaɪnd/ /ˈstriːmˌlaɪnd/

To design and construct the contours of a vehicle etc. so as to offer the least resistance to its flow through a fluid.

"The engineers streamlined the car's body to improve its fuel efficiency. "

Illustration attractive

attractive adjective

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

Illustration surface

surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

Illustration special

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

Illustration varnish

varnish noun

/ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/

A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

"The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it and give it a shiny finish. "

Illustration ponytail

ponytail noun

/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/

A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.

"My little sister loves wearing a ponytail to school. "

Illustration incision

incision noun

/ɪnˈsɪʒən/

A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.

"The doctor made a precise incision in the patient's arm during the surgery. "

Illustration carpenter

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

Illustration coconut

coconut noun

/ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/

A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed.

"My sister brought a fresh coconut to the picnic. "

Illustration dexterity

dexterity noun

/dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

"Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity."

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "