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polish
1[pol-ish]
verb (used with object)
to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction.
to polish a brass doorknob.
Synonyms: , , , ,to render finished, refined, or elegant.
His speech needs polishing.
verb (used without object)
to become smooth and glossy through polishing.
a flooring that polishes easily.
Archaic.to become refined or elegant.
noun
a substance used to give smoothness or gloss.
shoe polish.
the act of polishing.
state of being polished.
smoothness and gloss of surface.
Synonyms: ,superiority of manner or execution; refinement; elegance.
the polish of a professional singer.
verb phrase
to improve; refine.
She took lessons to polish up her speech.
Informal
to finish or dispose of quickly.
They polished off a gallon of ice cream between them.
to subdue or get rid of someone.
The fighter polished off his opponent in the first round.
Polish
2[poh-lish]
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Poland, its inhabitants, or their language.
noun
a Slavic language, the principal language of Poland. Pol
polish
1/ ˈɒɪʃ /
verb
to make or become smooth and shiny by rubbing, esp with wax or an abrasive
(tr) to make perfect or complete
to make or become elegant or refined
noun
a finish or gloss
the act of polishing or the condition of having been polished
a substance used to produce a smooth and shiny, often protective surface
elegance or refinement, esp in style, manner, etc
Polish
2/ ˈəʊɪʃ /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Poland, its people, or their language
noun
the official language of Poland, belonging to the West Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family
Other 51Թ Forms
- polisher noun
- depolish verb (used with object)
- interpolish verb (used with object)
- overpolish verb (used with object)
- prepolish noun
- repolish verb
- anti-Polish noun
- non-Polish adjective
- pre-Polish adjective
- pro-Polish adjective
- pseudo-Polish adjective
- ˈDZ noun
- ˈDZ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of polish1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"We just have to polish the fact that sometimes you sort of have to accept that you can't always go 100%, especially when a little mistake can be so costly."
Sir David's polished image has, on occasion, been tarnished by scandal - in 2003, he faced accusations of an extra-marital affair with his former personal assistant Rebecca Loos.
And there is no evidence to show what we might call the Angels Way — drafting polished college stars capable of getting to the majors in a hurry — is a way to win.
"I've worked for over a year, polishing every single detail of the show, so this is really an amazing reward," the star tells BBC News.
South Africa had been polished off in the space of an hour as Cummins became the eighth Australian bowler to reach the milestone of 300 Test wickets.
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