puunata — meaning in English

English meaning

• Polish verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
• rub verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

Senses

puunata is used for these senses in English:

• polish (transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
• rub To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

Polish — full definition

1. verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
2. verb To improve or refine something.
3. noun A substance used to make a surface shiny.
4. noun Refinement or elegance in appearance or performance.

rub — full definition

1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
4. noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.

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