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polish

Dictionary definition · Polish

noun

  1. the Slavic language of Poland
  2. the property of being smooth and shiny
  3. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality"they performed with great polish"
  4. a preparation used in polishing

verb

  1. make (a surface) shine"shine the silver, please"
  2. improve or perfect by pruning or polishing"refine one's style of writing"
  3. bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state"polish your social manners"

adjective

  1. of or relating to Poland or its people or culture"Polish sausage"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).