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Definition of Sleek down
1. Verb. Give a smooth and glossy appearance. "They sleek down their hair "; "Slick one's hair"
Generic synonyms: Comb, Comb Out, Disentangle
Derivative terms: Slick
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sleek Down
Literary usage of Sleek down
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1903)
"After a pattern has been drawn from the mold, the first thing of importance is
to sleek down the joints; for if this is not done, it may project in places ..."
2. Edward Bowen: A Memoir by the Rev. the Hon. W. E. Bowen, M. A. by William Edward Bowen (1902)
"Sorely the monitor, great in Greek, Many a year ago, And the cricketing captain,
slim and sleek, Down in the plain below; Sorely the Latiner daily tried, ..."
3. The Iron-founder: A Comprehensive Treaties on the Art of Moulding. Including by Simpson Bolland (1892)
"By a little care you will succeed in forming the flange as shown at E. You must
now dampen the sand a little and sleek down well, so as to be ^ inch clear ..."
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