Meaning of the word polishing in English
What does polishing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
polishing
US /ˈpɑː.lɪʃ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ.ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the action of rubbing something to make it smooth and shiny
Example:
•
The constant polishing of the silver made it gleam.
•
She spent hours on the final polishing of the wooden furniture.
2.
the process of refining or improving something
Example:
•
The final polishing of the manuscript took several weeks.
•
His speech needed a lot of polishing before the presentation.
Verb
present participle of 'polish'
Example:
•
She was busy polishing her shoes for the event.
•
He spent the afternoon polishing his car until it shone.