Gloss and Scrape

Gloss

Gloss verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.
Usage example: the action of the water will serve to gloss the seal's coat

Scrape and gloss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrape" instead a verb "Gloss".

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Scrape

Scrape verb - To pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface.

Gloss and scrape are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss" instead a verb "Scrape".

Nearby Words: scrap, scraped, scraping, scraper

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