Polish
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
Polish (verb)
- To rub a surface so it becomes smooth and shiny.
- To improve something you have written or said so it is clearer and better.
- To develop a skill by practising until it becomes more accurate and confident.
Examples
- She polishes the table until it looks shiny.
- They polish the shoes before the interview.
Polish (noun)
- A cream or liquid used to make leather look shiny and clean.
- A substance used to remove marks and make metal or other hard surfaces shine.
Examples
- The polish makes the shoes look new.
- I apply polish to protect the shoe surface.
Polish (properNoun)
- A Slavic language spoken mainly in Poland.
Examples
- Polish is a Slavic language spoken mainly in Poland.
- I study Polish because I want to speak with my neighbors.