polish

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɒlɪʃ/
/ˈpɑlɪʃ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A substance used to polish.

Example Sentences
  • A good silver polish will remove tarnish easily.
2 Definition

Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.

Example Sentences
  • The floor was waxed to a high polish.
3 Definition

Refinement; cleanliness in performance or presentation.

Example Sentences
  • The lecturer showed a lot of polish at his last talk.
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

Example Sentences
  • He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.
2 Definition

To refine; remove imperfections from.

Example Sentences
  • The band has polished its performance since the last concert.
3 Definition

To apply shoe polish to shoes.

4 Definition

To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.

Example Sentences
  • Steel polishes well.
5 Definition

To refine; to wear off the rudeness, coarseness, or rusticity of; to make elegant and polite.