smɪə v. & n. --v.tr. 1
daub or mark
with a
greasy or
sticky substance or with
something that stains. 2
blot; smudge;
obscure the outline of (writing,
artwork, etc.). 3
defame the
character of;
slander;
attempt to or
succeed in discrediting (a
person or
his name) publicly. --n. 1 the
act or an
instance of smearing. 2
Med. a
material smeared on a
microscopic slide etc.
for examination. b a
specimen of
this. øsmear test =
cervical smear. øøsmearer n. smeary adj. [OE smierwan f. Gmc]