polish

polishes polished polishing
Noun
1. the property of being smooth and shiny
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2. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
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3. a preparation used in polishing
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Verb
1. (of surfaces) make shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
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2. improve or perfect by pruning or polishing; "refine one's style of writing"
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3. bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners"
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