1. (

• gloss

) give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing ;

2. (

• gloss ,
• comment ,
• annotate

) provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written" ;

3. (

• gloss

) provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase ;

4. (

• color ,
• colour ,
• gloss ,

) give a deceptive explanation or excuse for; "color a lie" ;