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   Sleek , a. [Compar. Sleeker ; superl. Sleekest.] [OE. slik; akin to Icel. slīkr, and OE. sliken to glide, slide, G. schleichen, OHG. slīhhan, D. slik, slijk, mud, slime, and E. slink. Cf. Slick, Slink.]
   Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair.
   Chaucer.
   
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   So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.
   Dryden.
   
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   Not rough or harsh.
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   Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek.
   Milton.
   
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   Sleek, adv. With ease and dexterity. [Low]
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3.       
   Sleek, n.
   That which makes smooth; varnish. [R.]
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   A slick.
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   Sleek, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sleeked ;p. pr. & vb. n. Sleeking.] To make even and smooth; to render smooth, soft, and glossy; to smooth over.
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   Sleeking her soft alluring locks.
   Milton.
   
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   Gentle, my lord, sleek o'er your rugged looks.
   Shak.
   
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