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| abrasive |
something rough used to wear away or polish a surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| buff1 |
to clean or polish with a buff. [1/4 definitions] |
| cosmetic |
a preparation used on the face or body to make the person wearing it look more attractive. Lipstick, nail polish, and powder are cosmetics. |
| enamel |
paint, polish, or varnish that makes a smooth, shiny surface. [1/4 definitions] |
| finish |
to put a polish on or coat the surface of. [1/5 definitions] |
| nail polish |
a shiny substance that is put on fingernails or toenails to make them more attractive. Nail polish is usually colored, but some nail polish is clear. |
| polish |
a clear or colored substance that is put on fingernails or toenails to make them shiny and attractive; nail polish. [1/5 definitions] |
| wax1 |
a mixture with wax in it that is used to polish a smooth, hard surface. [2/4 definitions] |
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