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smooth snake

British  

noun

  1. any of several slender nonvenomous colubrid snakes of the European genus Coronella, esp C. austriaca, having very smooth scales and a reddish-brown coloration

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At 6-foot-8, Walker stands out physically, but with a smooth game and calm demeanor, he doesn’t necessarily command as much attention as other city stars.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2022

Despite his smooth game, Federer has played through plenty of discomfort through the years: dealing with lower back problems from his early 20s and with recurring knee pain in the second half of his career.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2021

He’s taking his naturally smooth game — refined moves when he dribbles past defenders, a silky, high-arcing jump shot, surprising toughness — and learning to play point guard.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2019

A four-time NBA scoring leader, Gervin's silky smooth game – defined by his finger roll – made him an unstoppable offensive weapon and an all-NBA First Team selection five straight years.

From Washington Post

It's a very smooth game, and if I'm clever enough I'll succeed.

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