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polish verb
pol·​ish | \ ˈpä-lish \
polished; polishing; polishes
Definition of polish (Entry 1 of 4)
transitive verb
1 : to make smooth and glossy usually by friction : BURNISH
2 : to smooth, soften, or refine in manners or condition
3 : to bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state : PERFECT
intransitive verb
: to become smooth or glossy by or as if by friction