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   polish

   /ˈpɒlɪʃ/

   verb

   • 1. make the surface of (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it: "behind the bar the steward polished glasses busily" Similar shinewaxbuffrub uprub downglossburnishbrightensmoothvarnishoilglazelacquerenameljapanshellacarchaic:furbish
   • ▪ improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to: "after you and your editor have polished the manuscript, the copyeditors read it" Similar perfectrefineimprovehoneembellishenhanceput the finishing/final touches tobrush uprevisecopy-editcorrectemendrewriterephraserescriptgo overtouch upfinish offinformal:clean up

   noun

   • 1. a substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface when rubbed in: "a tin of shoe polish" Similar waxvarnishglazelacquerenameljapanshellac
   • ▪ an act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface: "I could give the wardrobe a polish"
   • ▪ smoothness or glossiness produced by rubbing or friction: "the machine refines the shape of the stone and gives it polish" Similar shineglosslustresheensparklepatinafinishsmoothness
   • ▪ refinement or elegance in a person or thing: "his poetry has clarity and polish" Similar sophisticationrefinementurbanitysuavitysuavenesselegancestylegracefinishaccomplishmentfinessesubtletydistinctiontastecultivationculturepolitenesscivilitygentilitybreedingcourtesycourteousness(good) mannersinformal:classhumorous:couth

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French poliss-, lengthened stem of polir ‘to polish’, from Latin polire.

   Derivatives

   • 1. polishable adjective
   • 2. polisher noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   Learn the meaning of polish as a verb, noun, adjective and name of a country. See how to use polish in different contexts and sentences with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   Polish can mean to make smooth and glossy, or to improve or refine something. It can also refer to the language or people of Poland. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of Polish.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOLISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Polish can be an adjective, a noun, or a verb with different meanings. It can refer to Poland, its people, language, or culture; a substance to make something smooth and shiny; or a skill to improve something.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › polishPolish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you polish something, you rub and buff it until it shines. You might need to polish your reading glasses from time to time. You might polish your wooden coffee table with a cloth or polish beach stones until they gleam.

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   Jun 8, 2024 · polish (third-person singular simple present polishes, present participle polishing, simple past and past participle polished) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-polishEnglish–Polish Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn English words and meanings with Polish translations and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus. Browse the dictionary by letter or search for popular words and phrases.