gloss
/glˈɔs/
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Definitions
Noun
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
Noun
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
Noun
the property of being smooth and shiny
Noun
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"
Verb
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Verb
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written"
Verb
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
Verb
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for; "color a lie"