Example sentences of "[noun] [adv] over the surface " in BNC.

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1 A tiny creature which cuts a tracery of lines all over the surface of floating foliage .
2 Make life simpler for yourself and better for the seedlings by sowing thinly in rows , rather than scattering the seeds randomly over the surface of the compost .
3 Press a sieve gently over the surface to create a textured effect .
4 They can then be placed in a bowl or aquarium with the water just over the surface of the compost .
5 Using a firm press-release motion , work alternate thumb pads rhythmically over the surface of the sole .
6 The technique in brush application should be to spread the liquid generously over the surface and onto cracks .
7 It forms a film all over the surface and essentially erm climbs up through this film and , and will empty out of the bucket .
8 Trim some of the fat from the beef and cut tiny slits all over the surface .
9 Water the containers and allow to drain , then sow the seed thinly over the surface .
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