The present participle of besmooth; the act of making smooth or smoothing over.
Present participle (-ing form) of the verb 'besmooth,' formed with the be- prefix and smooth. The -ing ending transforms the verb into a gerund or present participle form used in progressive tenses.
English's -ing suffix is one of its most powerful tools, turning any verb into a noun or adjective—'besmoothing' could describe either the action or be used as an adjective meaning 'that smooths,' showing how a single form carries multiple grammatical jobs.
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