Definitions For Gloss

noun

• An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
• The property of being smooth and shiny
• An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
• An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

verb

• Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
• Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
• Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
• Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing