Meaning of polishing in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   polishing

   Definitions

   1. the work of making something shine by polishing it

   Examples

   • « the shining of shoes provided a meager living »

   Derived terms

   • polish
   • shine
   • smooth
   • smoothen

Browse dictionary

• polisher
• polished rice
• polished
• polish
• polishing
• Polish monetary unit
• Polish notation
• polish off
• polish up