American English pronunciation
How to pronounce polishing
IPA transcription: ['pɑlɪʃɪŋ]
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Noun
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the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
“the shining of shoes provided a meager living”
“every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing”
Verb
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make (a surface) shine
“shine the silver, please”
“polish my shoes”
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improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
“refine one's style of writing”
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bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
“polish your social manners”
Usage examples
- The polishing of glass is a practice, which is centuries old.
- Potential uses are in accurate abrasive polishing and as haptic controllers and tactile displays.
- The actual shaping and polishing of a gemstone is a grinding or sanding process.
- Galaxy Granite polishing units provide huge employment source.
- It is a traditional center for gemstone polishing, glass craftsmanship and arts.
- Different colors, the careful polishing and its perfect execution give it great beauty.