Polisher: meaning, definitions and examples
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polisher
[ ˈpɒlɪʃər ]
tool usage
A polisher is a tool or device used to smooth or shine a surface, typically by rubbing it with an abrasive or chemical. It is commonly used in various industries, including automotive, woodworking, and metalworking, to achieve a high-gloss finish. There are different types of polishers, such as orbital and rotary polishers, designed for specific applications.
Synonyms
abrasive tool, buffer, finisher, sander
Examples of usage
- He used a polisher to restore the car's shine.
- The woodworker finished the table with a fine polisher.
- A metal polisher is essential for achieving a mirror-like finish on metals.
Translations
Translations of the word "polisher" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pulidor
🇮🇳 पॉलिशर
🇩🇪 Polierer
🇮🇩 pemoles
🇺🇦 полірувальник
🇵🇱 polerka
🇯🇵 ポリッシャー
🇫🇷 polisseur
🇪🇸 pulidor
🇹🇷 parlatıcı
🇰🇷 연마기
🇸🇦 مُلمع
🇨🇿 leštič
🇸🇰 leštič
🇨🇳 抛光机
🇸🇮 polirnik
🇮🇸 slípari
🇰🇿 жылтыратқыш
🇬🇪 პოლირებელი
🇦🇿 parlatıcı
🇲🇽 pulidor
Etymology
The word 'polisher' derives from the Middle English term 'polisshen', which means 'to make smooth or shiny'. This itself comes from the Old French 'polir', meaning 'to polish', which traces back to the Latin 'polire', meaning 'to polish, to make smooth'. The development of the term reflects the evolution of tools and techniques used to enhance the aesthetics of various surfaces throughout history. As industrialization progressed, specialized polishers emerged, including electric options that made the process more efficient. Today, polishers are widely used in various crafting and manufacturing sectors, showcasing the word's adaptation to technological advancements.