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polish (ˈpɒlɪʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make or become smooth and shiny by rubbing, esp with wax or an abrasive |
| 2. | (tr) to make perfect or complete |
| 3. | to make or become elegant or refined |
| —n | |
| 4. | a finish or gloss |
| 5. | the act of polishing or the condition of having been polished |
| 6. | a substance used to produce a smooth and shiny, often protective surface |
| 7. | elegance or refinement, esp in style, manner, etc |
| [C13 polis, from Old French polir, from Latin polīre to polish] | |
| 'polishable | |
| —adj | |
| 'polisher | |
| —n | |
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