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- Dictionarypolish/ˈpɒlɪʃ/
verb
- 1. make the surface of (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it: "behind the bar the steward polished glasses busily" Similar
noun
- 1. a substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface when rubbed in: "a tin of shoe polish" Similar
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to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob. Synonyms: smooth, buff, burnish, brighten, shine. to render finished, refined, or elegant: His speech needs polishing.
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.
POLISH meaning: 1. to rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine: 2. the act of…. Learn more.
Polish definition: to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction. See examples of POLISH used in a sentence.
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.