#1
gloss n. [
rubric] an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
. wn #2
gloss v. give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
. wn #3
gloss n. [
glossary] an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
. wn #4
gloss v. [
comment, annotate] provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written"
. wn #5
gloss n. [
polish, glossiness, burnish] the property of being smooth and shiny
. wn