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POLISHING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Polishing.

Polishing - as a noun

The work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

Example: "The shining of shoes provided a meager living"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shining11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Polishing - as a verb

To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

Example: "He polished up the chrome until it gleamed."

To refine; remove imperfections from.

Example: "The band has polished its performance since the last concert."

To apply shoe polish to shoes.

To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface.

Example: "Steel polishes well."

To refine; to wear off the rudeness, coarseness, or rusticity of; to make elegant and polite.

Polishing - as an adjective

That makes shiny or smooth.

That refines.

Example Sentences

"After a thorough polishing, the silverware gleamed with a mirror-like shine."
"I spent hours each day practicing the art of nail polishing."
"The car looked brand new after a professional polishing."
"He was an expert in the field of marble polishing."
"The final step in the furniture restoration process is the polishing."
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Word Game Points

Is POLISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, polishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POLISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is POLISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, polishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POLISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is POLISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, polishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POLISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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