/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
#2897 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
To rub something until it is smooth and shiny.
Word origin
From Latin polire meaning to smooth or make shiny, through Old French poliss-.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- polire
- English cognates
- polite
Grammar
Verb typeregular (polish, polishes, polished)
Examples
.
You polish something by rubbing it until it shines.
cloth.
A cloth and some polish make wood shine.
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"Polished" here describes the shiny finished result.
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