polish

1. a. Of or pertaining to Poland or its inhabitants. Source: opted

2. n. The language of the Poles. Source: opted

3. v. t. To make smooth and glossy, usually by friction; to burnish; to overspread with luster; as, to polish glass, marble, metals, etc. Source: opted

4. v. t. Hence, to refine; to wear off the rudeness, coarseness, or rusticity of; to make elegant and polite; as, to polish life or manners. Source: opted

5. v. i. To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface; as, steel polishes well. Source: opted

6. n. A smooth, glossy surface, usually produced by friction; a gloss or luster. Source: opted

7. n. Anything used to produce a gloss. Source: opted

8. n. Fig.: Refinement; elegance of manners. Source: opted

9. adj. of or relating to Poland or its people or culture Source: wordnet

10. n. the Slavic language of Poland Source: wordnet

11. n. the property of being smooth and shiny Source: wordnet

12. n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality Source: wordnet

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