gloss

1. An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text (synset 106756695)
   is a type of: account, explanation - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
   same as: rubric
2. An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge;
   Usually published as an appendix to a text on that field (synset 106432424)
   is a type of: wordbook - a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
   same as: glossary
3. The property of being smooth and shiny (synset 104962337)
   is a type of:

   • smoothness - a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
   • effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine - the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
   subtypes:

   • french polish - the glaze produced by repeated applications of French polish shellac
   • glaze - a glossy finish on a fabric
   same as: burnish, glossiness, polish
4. An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading (synset 104685309)
   "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"
   is a type of: appearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
   subtypes:

   • color of law, colour of law - a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
   • simulacrum - an insubstantial or vague semblance
   • face value - the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth
   • guise, pretence, pretense, pretext - an artful or simulated semblance
   • camouflage, disguise - an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
   • verisimilitude - the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
   same as: color, colour, semblance

1. Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing (synset 201686477)
   entail: rub - move over something with pressure
   is a type of: polish, shine, smooth, smoothen - make (a surface) shine
2. Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases (synset 200963361)
   "He annotated on what his teacher had written"
   is a type of: interpret, rede - give an interpretation or explanation to
   same as: annotate, comment
3. Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase (synset 200962993)
   is a type of: interpret, render, translate - restate (words) from one language into another language
4. Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for (synset 200838812)
   "color a lie"
   is a type of: apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
   same as: color, colour

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