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Polishes

polish

1. A smooth, glossy surface, usually produced by friction; a gloss or luster. Another prism of clearer glass and better polish. (Sir I. Newton)

2. Anything used to produce a gloss.

3. Refinement; elegance of manners. This roman polish and this smooth behavior. (Addison)


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