gloss

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  • February 10. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss noun english

    an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

  • February 28. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss noun english

    an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

  • February 28. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss noun english

    the property of being smooth and shiny

  • February 28. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss noun english

    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"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss verb english

    give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss verb english

    provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss verb english

    provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    gloss verb english

    give a deceptive explanation or excuse for; "color a lie"