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smo ke|stack in|dus|try (smokestack industries ) N‑COUNT A smokestack industry is a traditional industry such as heavy engineering or manufacturing, rather than a modern industry such as electronics. □  There has been a shift from smokestack industries into high-tech ones.

smok|ing ◆◇◇ /smoʊ k I ŋ/

1 N‑UNCOUNT Smoking is the act or habit of smoking cigarettes, cigars, or a pipe. □  Smoking is now banned in many places of work. □  …a no-smoking area.

2 ADJ [ADJ n] A smoking area is intended for people who want to smoke. □  …the decision to scrap smoking compartments on trains.

3 → see also smoke , passive smoking

smo k|ing gu n (smoking guns ) N‑COUNT [usu sing] A smoking gun is a piece of evidence that proves that something is true or that someone is responsible for a crime. [mainly AM , JOURNALISM ] □  The search for other kinds of evidence tying him to trafficking has not produced a smoking gun.

smoky /smoʊ ki/ (smokier , smokiest ) also smokey

1 ADJ A place that is smoky has a lot of smoke in the air. □  His main problem was the extremely smoky atmosphere at work.

2 ADJ [ADJ n] You can use smoky to describe something that looks like smoke, for example because it is slightly blue or grey or because it is not clear. □  At the center of the dial is a piece of smoky glass.

3 ADJ Something that has a smoky flavour tastes as if it has been smoked. □  Cooking with the lid on gives the food that distinctive smoky flavour.

smol|der /smoʊ ldə ^r / → see smoulder

smooch /smuː tʃ/ (smooches , smooching , smooched ) VERB If two people smooch , they kiss and hold each other closely. People sometimes smooch while they are dancing. □ [V + with ] I smooched with him on the dance floor. □ [V ] The customers smooch and chat.

smooth ◆◇◇ /smuː ð/ (smoother , smoothest , smooths , smoothing , smoothed )

1 ADJ A smooth surface has no roughness, lumps, or holes. □  …a rich cream that keeps skin soft and smooth. □  …a smooth surface such as glass. □  The flagstones beneath their feet were worn smooth by centuries of use.

2 ADJ A smooth liquid or mixture has been mixed well so that it has no lumps. □  Continue whisking until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.

3 ADJ If you describe a drink such as wine, whisky, or coffee as smooth , you mean that it is not bitter and is pleasant to drink. □  This makes the coffee much smoother.

4 ADJ A smooth line or movement has no sudden breaks or changes in direction or speed. □  This exercise is done in one smooth motion. ●  smooth|ly ADV [ADV with v] □  Make sure that you execute all movements smoothly and without jerking.

5 ADJ A smooth ride, flight, or sea crossing is very comfortable because there are no unpleasant movements. □  The active suspension system gives the car a very smooth ride.

6 ADJ You use smooth to describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble. □  Political hopes for a swift and smooth transition to democracy have been dashed. ●  smooth|ly ADV [ADV with v] □  So far, talks at GM have gone smoothly.

7 ADJ If you describe a man as smooth , you mean that he is extremely smart, confident, and polite, often in a way that you find rather unpleasant. □  Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been picked as finalists.

8 VERB If you smooth something, you move your hands over its surface to make it smooth and flat. □ [V n with adv] She stood up and smoothed down her frock. □ [V n] Bardo smoothed his moustache.