Definition of Smudging

1. Verb. (present participle of smudge) ¹

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Definition of Smudging

1. smudge [v] - See also: smudge

Lexicographical Neighbors of Smudging

smoyling
smrkovecite
smudge
smudge cells
smudge pot
smudge pots
smudged
smudger
smudgers
smudges
smudgier
smudgiest
smudgily
smudginess
smudginesses
smudging (current term)
smudgy
smug
smugged
smugger
smuggeries
smuggery
smuggest
smugging
smugglable
smuggle
smuggled
smuggler
smugglers
smuggles

Literary usage of Smudging

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Peach-growing by H. P. Gould (1918)
""smudging, particularly when damp fuel is used, combines the first and second ... In practice smudging has not proved a very efficient method of protection. ..."

2. Strawberry-growing by Stevenson Whitcomb Fletcher (1917)
"smudging and heating. The object of smudging is to produce a cloud of smoke which will prevent ... In recent years, heating has largely superseded smudging. ..."

3. Pamphlets on Silviculture (1918)
"smudging TO PREVENT FROST WJ GREEN The protection of fruit and vegetable plants ... At one time smudging was looked upon by many as one of the essential ..."

4. A Chronological Catalogue of the Engravings, Dry-points and Etchings of by Sylvester Rosa Koehler, Grolier Club (1897)
"Another impression, not so good, but without "smudging" (see below), and therefore interesting ... The " smudging " in this case is, presumably, accidental, ..."

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