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Definition of Gloss
1. Noun. An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text.
2. Verb. Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing.
3. Noun. An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field.
4. Verb. Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases. "He annotated on what his teacher had written"
5. Noun. The property of being smooth and shiny.
Generic synonyms: Smoothness, Effulgence, Radiance, Radiancy, Refulgence, Refulgency, Shine
Specialized synonyms: French Polish, Glaze
Derivative terms: Burnish, Glossy, Glossy, Polish
6. Verb. Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase.
7. Noun. An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. "The situation soon took on a different color"
Generic synonyms: Appearance, Visual Aspect
Specialized synonyms: Color Of Law, Colour Of Law, Simulacrum, Face Value, Guise, Pretence, Pretense, Pretext, Camouflage, Disguise, Verisimilitude
8. Verb. Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for. "Color a lie"
Generic synonyms: Apologise, Apologize, Excuse, Justify, Rationalise, Rationalize
Definition of Gloss
1. n. Brightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss.
2. v. t. To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth.
3. n. A foreign, archaic, technical, or other uncommon word requiring explanation.
4. v. t. To render clear and evident by comments; to illustrate; to explain; to annotate.
5. v. i. To make comments; to comment; to explain.
Definition of Gloss
1. to make lustrous [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: lustrous
Medical Definition of Gloss
1. 1. Bbrightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss. "It is no part . . . To set on the face of this cause any fairer gloss than the naked truth doth afford." (Hooker) 2. A specious appearance; superficial quality or show. "To me more dear, congenial to my heart, One native charm than all the gloss of art." (Goldsmith) Origin: Cf. Icel. Glossi a blaze, glys finery, MHG. Glosen to glow, G. Glosten to glimmer; perh. Akin to E. Glass. To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth. "The glossed and gleamy wave." (J. R. Drake) Origin: Glossed; Glossing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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