GLOSS

Definition of GLOSS

(noun)an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
(noun)an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
(noun)the property of being smooth and shiny
(noun)an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
(verb)give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
(verb)provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
(verb)provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
(verb)give a deceptive explanation or excuse for