Polishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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polishing

[ ˈpɑː.lɪʃ.ɪŋ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.