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polishing
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ.ɪŋ/
polishings
pl
Translations
The polishing of the marble floor made it shine.
Полировка мраморного пола сделала его блестящим.
The final step in the process is the polishing of the metal surface.
Последний этап процесса - это шлифовка металлической поверхности.
Additional translations
Definitions
The polishing of the silverware took several hours, but the results were worth it.
The manuscript required some polishing before it was ready for publication.
more polishing
Comp.
most polishing
Super.
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., polishing cloth, polishing paste); non-gradable.
Definitions
She bought a polishing cloth to clean her jewellery.
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote tools or materials intended for polishing.
Definitions
He applied a polishing compound to the scratched glass.
polishing
Gerund
polished
Past Simple
polished
Past Participle
polishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/
Translations
Polish your shoes regularly to protect the leather.
Регулярно полируйте обувь, чтобы защитить кожу.
Additional translations
Definitions
She polished the silverware until it gleamed.
He spent the afternoon polishing his presentation.
Definitions
The polish of the silverware took several hours but was worth the effort.
She applied a coat of polish to the wooden table to make it gleam.
The diplomat's polish and charm were evident in every interaction.