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simonize
(ˈsaɪməˌnaɪz) orsimonise
vb (tr)
to polish with wax or a wax-like substance
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si•mon•ize
(ˈsaɪ məˌnaɪz)v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
to shine or polish to a high sheen, esp. with wax.
[1935–40; after Simoniz, trademark]
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simonize
Past participle: simonized
Gerund: simonizing
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simonize
vt → polieren
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