adjective. ['ˈsmʌðɝɪŋ'] causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat.
1. Verb, gerund or present participle Only use 1/2 inch of top-dressing at once to avoid crushing and smothering the grass. 2. Noun, singular or mass Throw away the plastic packaging immediately as this may be a smothering or choking hazard for children.
