American English pronunciation
How to pronounce polish
IPA transcription: ['pɑlɪʃ]
Pronunciation variants: ['pɑlɪʃ]['poʊlɪʃ]
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Noun
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the property of being smooth and shiny
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a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
“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”
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a preparation used in polishing
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the Slavic language of Poland
Verb
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make (a surface) shine
“shine the silver, please”
“polish my shoes”
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improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
“refine one's style of writing”
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bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
“polish your social manners”
Adjective
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of or relating to Poland or its people or culture
“Polish sausage”
Usage examples
- A gem in the rough needs work to polish.
- About a third of the Polish force was dead or wounded.
- She was jealous of the girl with polish on her nails and a handsome guy at her side.
- In the period of Young Poland there were no overwhelming trends in Polish art.
- A rival brand of the time was "Cobra Boot Polish", based in Sydney.
- Some Polish brands are Inka, Krakus, Anatol and Kujawianka.
- We can polish your car for ten pounds.
- Railway connections are available to most Polish cities.
- The polishing of glass is a practice, which is centuries old.
- A gem in the rough needs work to polish.