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polish
1. noun /ˈpɒlɪʃ,ˈpɑlɪʃ/
a) A substance used to polish.

A good silver polish will remove tarnish easily.

b) Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.

The floor was waxed to a high polish.

Syn: wax, finish, sheen, shine, shininess, smoothness, class, elegance, panache, refinement, style
See Also: polissoir
2. verb /ˈpɒlɪʃ,ˈpɑlɪʃ/
a) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.

b) To refine; remove imperfections from.

The band has polished its performance since the last concert.

Syn: shine, smooth, bone, hone, perfect, refine
See Also: polite

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