n.
1.an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
2.an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
3.the property of being smooth and shiny
4.an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading gloss v.
1.give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
2.provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
3.provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
4.gloss or excuse
Idiom of the Day
take the edge off (something)
to lessen or weaken or soften something
We had a drink of hot chocolate to take the edge off the cold weather.