Definitions for polishes

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polishes pol·ish

Spelling: [pol-ish]

IPA: /ˈpɒl ɪʃ/

Polishes is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 286 anagrams from letters in polishes (ehilopss).

Definitions for polishes

noun

1. a substance used to give smoothness or gloss:
2. the act of polishing.
3. state of being polished.
4. smoothness and gloss of surface.
5. superiority of manner or execution; refinement; elegance:
6. a Slavic language, the principal language of Poland. Abbreviation: Pol.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Poland, its inhabitants, or their language.

Verb phrases

1. polish off, Informal. to finish or dispose of quickly: to subdue or get rid of someone:
2. polish up, to improve; refine:

verb (used with object)

1. to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction:
2. to render finished, refined, or elegant:

verb (used without object)

1. to become smooth and glossy through polishing:
2. Archaic. to become refined or elegant.

Origin of polishes

1250-1300; Middle English polishen Middle French poliss-, long stem of polir Latin polīre to polish; see -ish²

Examples for polishes

Just what I have said we must do for the polish of our style.

Let us then take the fuller meaning of polish, and see how it will apply to style.

The soldier launches into a comical strut and pretends to polish his guard box with his knuckles.

Now to the practical: what are we to do for the polish of our manners?

We ended by waltzing, first in the polish, and afterwards in the Parisian manner.

“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.

Not only was he known as one of the blessed polish priests who Pope John Paul II ordained before he became pope.

Morrison handed her a “Yes” campaign leaflet printed in polish.

For Aga Malarczyk, 37, one of more than 50,000 polish citizens living in Scotland, this is a deal breaker.

A polish chap in the studio said something about it yesterday.