ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Polishing

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Polishing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of polish.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of polish.

More Meanings

  1. verbal noun of polish: the action whereby something is polished.
  2. (usually in the plural) An extract of partially milled rice.
  3. That makes shiny or smooth.
  4. That refines.

Word Forms

Synonyms for polishing

Depending on context, synonyms include shining.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shining, buffing, grind, grinding, varnish, veneer.

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