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NAIL POLISH
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nail polish mean?
• NAIL POLISH (noun)
The noun NAIL POLISH has 1 sense:
1. a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
Familiarity information: NAIL POLISH used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
nail enamel; nail polish; nail varnish
Hypernyms ("nail polish" is a kind of...):
cosmetic (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)
enamel (any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze)
Context examples
In industry, acetone is used in some plastics, fibers, medicines, household cleaners, glues, and nail polish removers.
(Acetone, NCI Dictionary)
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