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polishing

 

[ ˈpɑː.lɪʃ.ɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

jewelry

The process of making a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

Synonyms

buffing, burnishing, shining

Examples of usage

  • The polishing of the silver necklace gave it a brilliant shine.
  • She spent hours polishing the gemstones to perfection.
Context #2 | Verb

furniture

To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

Synonyms

buff, burnish, shine

Examples of usage

  • She was polishing the wooden table with a soft cloth.
  • He carefully polished the antique mirror to remove any smudges.

Translations

Translations of the word "polishing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 polimento

🇮🇳 पॉलिशिंग

🇩🇪 Polieren

🇮🇩 pemolesan

🇺🇦 полірування

🇵🇱 polerowanie

🇯🇵 研磨 (けんま)

🇫🇷 polissage

🇪🇸 pulido

🇹🇷 cilalama

🇰🇷 연마 (yeonma)

🇸🇦 تلميع

🇨🇿 leštění

🇸🇰 leštenie

🇨🇳 抛光 (pāoguāng)

🇸🇮 poliranje

🇮🇸 pússun

🇰🇿 жылтырату

🇬🇪 პოლირება

🇦🇿 cilalama

🇲🇽 pulido

Etymology

The word 'polishing' originated from the Middle English word 'polischen', which in turn came from the Old French word 'polir'. The concept of polishing has been around for centuries, with early civilizations using various techniques to make objects smooth and shiny. Over time, polishing has become an essential part of many industries, including jewelry making, woodworking, and metalworking.

See also: polished, unpolished.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,386, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.