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burnishing

/ˈbɜː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

/ˈbɝː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

burnishingnoun

burnishings

Translations

полировка

The burnishing of the metal surface made it shine.

Полировка металлической поверхности заставила её блестеть.

Additional translations

шлифовка

гладкость

Definitions

The process of polishing a surface by rubbing, typically to make it smooth and shiny.

The burnishing of the silverware gave it a brilliant shine.

A glossy or polished finish achieved through the process of burnishing.

The burnishing on the leather gave it a luxurious appearance.

Synonyms

burnishinggerund / present participle

/ˈbɜː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

/ˈbɝː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

Usable attributively (e.g., “burnishing tool”).

Definitions

Polishing; serving to make a surface smooth and shiny.

The burnishing wheel smoothed the rough metal edges.

Synonyms

burnishverb

burnishing

Gerund

burnished

Past Simple

burnished

Past Participle

burnishing

Gerund

/ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/

/ˈbɝː.nɪʃ/

Definitions

To make a surface shiny or lustrous by rubbing; to polish.

She carefully burnished the brass candlesticks until they gleamed.

Figurative: to enhance or improve, especially a reputation or image.

The company launched an advertising campaign to burnish its eco-friendly credentials.

burnishnoun

Definitions

The shine or gloss on a highly polished surface.

The burnish on the antique table made it a centerpiece in the room.