polir

French

verb
Definitions
  • to shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding (often polish up)
  • to refine; remove imperfections

Etymology

Derived from Latin polīre (polish, make smooth).

Origin

Latin

polīre

Gloss

polish, make smooth

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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