polir — meaning in English

English meaning

• grind verb To crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.
• Polish verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.

Senses

polir is used for these senses in English:

• grind (metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.

grind — full definition

1. verb To crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.
2. verb To work hard and persistently at something difficult, often for a long stretch of time.
3. noun Tedious, repetitive hard work or effort.

Polish — full definition

1. verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
2. verb To improve or refine something.
3. noun A substance used to make a surface shiny.
4. noun Refinement or elegance in appearance or performance.

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