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Definition of Polish
1. 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, Gloss, Glossy, Glossy
2. Verb. Make (a surface) shine. "They polish the glass tubes"; "Polish my shoes"
Generic synonyms: Beautify, Embellish, Fancify, Prettify
Specialized synonyms: Simonise, Simonize, Sleek, Slick, Buff, Burnish, Furbish, Gloss
Entails: Rub
Derivative terms: Polisher, Polishing, Shining
3. Adjective. Of or relating to Poland or its people or culture. "Polish sausage"
4. Noun. A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality. "Almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"
Generic synonyms: Flawlessness, Ne Plus Ultra, Perfection
Derivative terms: Cultivate, Refine
5. Verb. Improve or perfect by pruning or polishing. "Refine one's style of writing"
Generic synonyms: Ameliorate, Amend, Better, Improve, Meliorate
Specialized synonyms: Over-refine, Overrefine, Civilise, Civilize, Cultivate, Educate, School, Train
Derivative terms: Refinement, Refinement, Refiner
6. Noun. A preparation used in polishing.
7. Verb. Bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state. "Polish your social manners"
8. Noun. The Slavic language of Poland.
Definition of Polish
1. a. Of or pertaining to Poland or its inhabitants.
2. v. t. To make smooth and glossy, usually by friction; to burnish; to overspread with luster; as, to polish glass, marble, metals, etc.
3. v. i. To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface; as, steel polishes well.
4. n. A smooth, glossy surface, usually produced by friction; a gloss or luster.
Definition of Polish
1. to make smooth and lustrous by rubbing [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Polish
1. 1. A smooth, glossy surface, usually produced by friction; a gloss or luster. "Another prism of clearer glass and better polish." (Sir I. Newton) 2. Anything used to produce a gloss. 3. Refinement; elegance of manners. "This Roman polish and this smooth behavior." (Addison) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)