Vocabulary Entry

polishing

|verb • noun

verb

To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing.

Example Sentences

"She spends hours polishing her collection of antique furniture."

"He polished the car until it gleamed in the sunlight."

"The student polished her essay before submitting it to the teacher."

noun

Example Sentences

"The polishing of the marble floors took all day."

"After careful polishing, the sculpture revealed its true beauty."

"His polishing of the presentation helped him win the job."