polish

Definitions of polish in various dictionaries:

noun - the property of being smooth and shiny

noun - a highly developed state of perfection

noun - a preparation used in polishing

noun - the Slavic language of Poland

verb - make (a surface) shine

verb - improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

verb - bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

adj - of or relating to Poland or its people or culture

To make smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical action: polished the silver and the brass.

To remove the outer layers from (grains of rice) by rotation in drums.

To free from coarseness; refine: Four years of prep school should polish those children.

To remove flaws from; perfect or complete: polishing one’s piano technique; polished up the lyrics.

To become smooth or shiny by or as if by being rubbed: The surface on our dining table polishes easily.

To become perfect or refined.

Smoothness or shininess of surface or finish: satin with a polish.

A substance containing chemical agents or abrasive particles and applied to smooth or shine a surface.

The act or process of polishing.

To finish or dispose of quickly and easily.

verb - to make smooth and lustrous by rubbing