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Entry 6 senses · 4 variants Webster, 1913

Sleek

/(slēk)/ · IPA /sliːk/
01 a. Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair.
  1. 1.
    Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair.
    “So sleek her skin, so faultless was her make.” — Dryden.
  2. 2.
    Not rough or harsh.
    “Those rugged names to our like mouths grow sleek.” — Milton.
02 adv. With ease and dexterity.
  1. 1.
    With ease and dexterity.[Low]
03 n. That which makes smooth; varnish.
  1. 1.
    That which makes smooth; varnish.[R.]
  2. 2.
    A slick.
04 v. t. To make even and smooth; to render smooth, soft, and glossy; to smooth over.
imp. & p. p. Sleeked; p. pr. & vb. n. Sleeking
  1. 1.
    To make even and smooth; to render smooth, soft, and glossy; to smooth over.
    “Sleeking her soft alluring locks.” — Milton.
    “Gentle, my lord, sleek o'er your rugged looks.” — Shak.