Definitions

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  • verb Present participle of slather.
  • noun The act of spreading thickly.

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Examples

  • But if you aren't inclined towards the idea of slathering a gooey mess of egg white and honey on your face, these ready-made products will make a sweeter alternative ..

    TODAYonline 2009

  • Many parents wonder about gimmicks such as slathering Tabasco sauce or lemon juice on the thumb or pacifier.

    unknown title 2009

  • Many parents wonder about gimmicks such as slathering Tabasco sauce or lemon juice on the thumb or pacifier.

    unknown title 2009

  • Many parents wonder about gimmicks such as slathering Tabasco sauce or lemon juice on the thumb or pacifier.

    unknown title 2009

  • Many parents wonder about gimmicks such as slathering Tabasco sauce or lemon juice on the thumb or pacifier.

    unknown title 2009

  • Many parents wonder about gimmicks such as slathering Tabasco sauce or lemon juice on the thumb or pacifier.

    unknown title 2009

  • Many parents wonder about gimmicks such as slathering Tabasco sauce or lemon juice on the thumb or pacifier.

    unknown title 2009

  • One day Flip's father, an engineer, made the repairs by slathering the gaps with Bondo, a putty used in auto body repairs.

    The Real Guitar Hero of Rock 'n' Roll Eric Felten 2011

  • Despite these shortcomings, cooking spray is still a great alternative to slathering butter or margarine in your pan, or adding globs of oil.

    The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

  • The treatment, which locals say helps to remove toxins from the body, is done on the beach and entails slathering your body with a mix of clay, honey and olive oil.

    Elizabeth Thorp: Amansala's Bikini Bootcamp: Get Lighter Physically and Mentally on the Mayan Riviera Elizabeth Thorp 2011

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