Smooth over' is a phrase that is used to describe the process of making something even or level. The crossword solutions for this term are 'IRON, ' 'PAVE, ' 'resand, ' 'retar, ' 'EASE, ' 'evenout, ' and 'ironout.' Ironing is the process of using heat and pressure to flatten fabric, while paving is the process of laying down a flat surface with stones or bricks. Resanding is the process of adding a new layer of sand to a surface, and retarring is the process of adding a layer of tar to a surface. Easing is the process of making something less difficult or severe, while evenout is the process of making something level or even. Ironout is the process of removing wrinkles or creases from fabric. All of these processes can be used to smooth over a surface or material.