To smooth or polish a surface using hand-held tools or by hand, refining the texture through manual application.
Compound of 'hand' and 'smooth', indicating manual smoothing work as opposed to mechanical finishing.
Woodworkers handsmoothing fine furniture discover imperfections invisible to modern sanding—the human hand can feel variations in wood grain that machines gloss over, making handsmoothing an essential final step.
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