polish-n; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: the physical property or trait of glossiness, shine

Commentary: POLISH[+quality][+physical][+glossiness]

Examples:
This machine shapes the stone and gives it a high polish.
He could see his reflection in the high polish of the black sedan's hood.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: quality of refinement, cultivation, elegance

Commentary: POLISH[+quality][+social][+refinement][+cultured]

Examples:
The teacher has helped them to develop clarity and polish in their writing.
He'll need a bit more polish before he can be a front office manager.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: the substance used to apply a shiny coat to something

Commentary: POLISH[+entity][+physical][+substance][+coating][+glossy]

Examples:
John got black shoe polish all over the bathroom floor.
It's a new kind of tooth polish.
I used some furniture polish on those old chairs.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: the act of applying a shiny coat to an object

Commentary: POLISH[+event][+physical][+application][+of_coating][+glossy]

Examples:
I gave the silver serving dish a good polish before the dinner party.
Bob gave the apple a polish with his sleeve before setting it on the teacher's desk.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2