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Definition of Repolish

1. v. t. To polish again.

Definition of Repolish

1. Verb. to polish again ¹

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Definition of Repolish

1. polish [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: polish

Lexicographical Neighbors of Repolish

Literary usage of Repolish

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from ...by Samuel Johnson by Samuel Johnson (1805)
"... clock is piecemeal laid, Not to be. lost, but by the maker's hand repolish'd, without error then to sund. ..."

2. Scientific Papers by John William Strutt Rayleigh (1900)
"But they proved, unequivocally, a considerable increase in reflecting power as the result of the repolish. In view of these results, a new disk was prepared ..."

3. Wood Finishing: Comprising Staining, Varnishing, & Polishing with Engravings edited by Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1908)
"Should this method prove ineffective it will be necessary to repolish, first removing the sweat or roughness by fine glass-paper and oil, or by washing with ..."

4. Home Comforts: Or, Things Worth Knowing in Every Household : Being a Digest by Edwin Troxell Freedley (1879)
"To repolish, proceed as you would do with new work. If the work be not stained, wash the surface with clean spirits of turpentine, and repolish it with ..."

5. The Up-to-date Hardwood Finisher by Frederick Thomas Hodgson (1904)
"When dealing with old work that requires repolish- ing, all dirt, grease, and furniture paste must be removed by careful washing with soda and warm water ..."

6. Wood Finishing: Comprising Staining, Varnishing, and Polishing by Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1897)
"Should this method prove ineffective it will be necessary to repolish, first removing the sweat or roughness by fine glass-paper and oil, or by washing with ..."

7. Biographical Memoirs by National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (1895)
"The defining power of the 28-inch mirror not being equal to that of the 15-inch, it was concluded to repolish it, and this was done the following winter, ..."

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