a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish"
using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"
the act of smoothing; "he gave his hair a quick smooth"
lacking obstructions or difficulties; "the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly"
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities; "smooth skin"; "a smooth tabletop"; "smooth fabric"; "a smooth road"; "water as smooth as a mirror"
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence; "a smooth ride"
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; "smooth the surface of the wood"
free from obstructions; "smooth the way towards peace negotiations"