Meaning of the word gloss in English
What does gloss mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gloss
US /ɡlɑːs/
UK /ɡlɒs/
Noun
1.
a shiny surface or appearance
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The car had a high-gloss finish.
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Her lips had a natural gloss.
2.
a brief explanatory note or comment, especially one inserted in the margin of a text or manuscript
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The old manuscript contained many marginal glosses.
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He added a gloss to clarify the difficult passage.
Verb
1.
to apply a shiny surface to something
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She decided to gloss the old wooden table.
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The painter will gloss the doors with a clear varnish.
2.
to provide an explanation or interpretation for (a word or phrase)
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The teacher had to gloss over the difficult vocabulary for the students.
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He tried to gloss over his mistakes during the presentation.
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