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How to pronounce “polish

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Pronunciation guide for polish

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of polish with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Craftsmanship of Fine GuitarsBut just as important is the glue, and then the polish.
Definition summary
A substance used to polish.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce polish

The Craftsmanship of Fine Guitars

But just as important is the glue, and then the polish.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “polish

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A substance used to polish.
  • Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.
  • Refinement; cleanliness in performance or presentation.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
  • (transitive) To refine; remove imperfections from.
  • (transitive) To apply shoe polish to shoes.
  • (intransitive) To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.
  • (transitive) To refine; to wear off the rudeness, coarseness, or rusticity of; to make elegant and polite.

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