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.
See Also: polissoir
2. verb /ˈpɒlɪʃ,ˈpɑlɪʃ/
He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.
b) To refine; remove imperfections from.
The band has polished its performance since the last concert.
See Also: polite
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