Definition of Polish

1. Noun. The property of being smooth and shiny.

Exact synonyms: Burnish, Gloss, Glossiness
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"
Exact synonyms: Shine, Smooth, Smoothen
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"
Partainyms: Poland

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"
Exact synonyms: Cultivation, Culture, Finish, Refinement
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"
Exact synonyms: Down, Fine-tune, Refine
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.
Generic synonyms: Formulation, Preparation
Specialized synonyms: Blacking, Shoe Polish, Simoniz

7. Verb. Bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state. "Polish your social manners"
Exact synonyms: Brush Up, Polish Up, Round, Round Off
Generic synonyms: Hone, Perfect

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polish

polios
poliosis
poliosis
poliovirus
poliovirus
polioviruses
polioviruses
poliovirus hominis
poliovirus vaccine
poliovirus vaccine
poliovirus vaccines
polio immunization
polio vaccination
polis
polish (current term)
polish (current term)
polished
polished rice
polisher
polishers
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polishing brush
polishing treatment
Polish monetary unit
Polish notation
polish off
polish up
Polistes

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