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polish
transitive verb
- to smooth and brighten, as by rubbing
- to coat with polish, wax, etc. and make bright or glossy
- to improve or refine (someone or someone's manners, appearance, etc.) as by removing crudeness or vulgarity
- to complete or embellish (a piece of writing, etc.); finish; perfect
intransitive verb
to take a polish; become glossy, elegant, or refined
noun
- a surface gloss
- elegance, refinement, cultivation, finish, or the like
- a substance used for polishing
- the act of polishing or condition of being polished
Related Forms:
- polisher noun
adjective
of Poland or its people, language, or culture
noun
the West Slavic language spoken in Poland
See polish in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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