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It can be used when describing the action of applying a small amount of a substance, typically a spread or condiment, onto a surface or food item.
Example: "For the perfect sandwich, add a smear of mustard before layering the meats."
Alternatives: "apply a thin layer of" or "spread a small amount of".
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Add a smear of oil.
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And Belushi was perfect; he mimicked the dying falls of William Shatner's voice and added a smear of his own perennial fatigue, never that far from disgust.
The wedding pickup, owned by Mr. Pattershall's stepfather, Milo Matrazzo, is typical of the vehicles that wheeze and clank around these islands, adding a faint smear of grease to postcard scenes of sea, forest and cottage.
Dr. Huitt and others added chemical stains to a smear of the sputum on a glass slide and examined it under a microscope.
Smear the cheese sauce on both pieces, add a smattering of chopped parsley, pop your anchovies in, and voila.
When ready to serve, smear a generous dollop of the sauce on each tortilla, then add a small handful of cabbage and a few slices of avocado.
Shavings of Parmesan on the top and a smear of raspberry reduction beneath added yet more complexity.
As for toppings, he added: "Lox and capers OK, but generally just your basic schmear," referring to a smear of cream cheese.
Serve your monkfish with a smear of black olive tapenade.
You could try a smear of ripe avocado.
Children under three should use a smear of Buddies toothpaste.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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