gloss

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: gloss

1	n v	the property of being smooth and shiny give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
2	v n	provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

FULL DEFINITIONS OF: gloss

Types:: French polish
the glaze produced by repeated applications of French polish shellac; glaze
a glossy finish on a fabric

Type of:: smoothness
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch; effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

Type of:: interpret, render, translate
restate (words) from one language into another language

Type of:: apologise, apologize, excuse, justify, rationalise, rationalize
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Type of:: account, explanation
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

Type of:: wordbook
a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)

“he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction”

Types:: show 6 types...; hide 6 types...; color of law, colour of law
a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law; simulacrum
an insubstantial or vague semblance; face value
the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth; guise, pretence, pretense, pretext
an artful or simulated semblance; camouflage, disguise
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; verisimilitude
the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true

Type of:: appearance, visual aspect
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

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