Polish Definition
pŏlĭsh
polished, polishes, polishing
verb
polished, polishes, polishing
To take a polish; become glossy, elegant, or refined.
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To coat with polish, wax, etc. and make bright or glossy.
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To remove the outer layers from (grains of rice) by rotation in drums.
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To smooth and brighten, as by rubbing.
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To improve or refine (someone or someone's manners, appearance, etc.) as by removing crudeness or vulgarity.
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noun
polishes
A surface gloss.
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A substance used for polishing.
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Elegance, refinement, cultivation, finish, or the like.
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The act of polishing or condition of being polished.
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The West Slavic language spoken in Poland.
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pronoun
The language spoken in Poland.
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adjective
Of Poland or its people, language, or culture.
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Of, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.
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idiom
polish off
- to finish (a meal, job, etc.) completely and quickly
- to overcome or get rid of (a competitor, enemy, etc.)
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polish up
- to improve (something)
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