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smear a preparation of blood, secretions, etc., smeared onto a glass slide for examination under a microscope smear [smir] (biology) A preparation for microscopic examination made by spreading a drop of fluid, such as blood, across a slide and using the edge of another slide to leave a uniform film. (electronics) A television-picture defect in which objects appear to be extended horizontally beyond their normal boundaries in a blurred or smeared manner; one cause is excessive attenuation of high video frequencies in the television receiver. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| They recollected how the change had come, and could call to mind that when her son was born, upon the very day the deed was known, he bore upon his wrist what seemed a smear of blood but half washed out. There was a smear or so of blood, though very little; but the body was bent or broken into a posture impossible to any living thing. And still at times she would smear him with the name of black (to his delight when he learned the reason). |
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