Equipment or device that is used to to make a floor's surface varnished and bright: The cleaning personnel were using polishers to make the dancing area glassy and glowing for the TV competition of dancers.

Someone who tries to get the approval and the friendship of someone who is in authority with praise or flattery: The executive of the company, Mr. Smithson, had many apple polishers who were trying to gain favor with him by using compliments and expressing admiration; even when such actions were not sincere.

The following cartoon is one example of an apple polisher!

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