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Definition polish in American English

polish noun

noun
/ˈpɑlɪʃ/
1

a chemical substance that you rub onto an object to make it shine

Example

furniture/shoe polish

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1.1

an act of rubbing an object to make it shine

Example

This table needs a good polish.

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2

the high quality of a performance or a piece of work

Example

It's a reasonable movie, but it lacks polish.

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Definition polish in American English