noun Uncommon
polishing
Polishing (noun) means the act of rubbing something to make it smooth or shiny, or of refining it. Example: “The car needed a good polishing after the road trip.”
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The act of rubbing something to make it smooth or shiny, or of refining it.
"The car needed a good polishing after the road trip."
"A final round of polishing improved the essay considerably."
How to use polishing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of making something shiny or refined.
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Rhymes for polishing
fishing
dishing
phishing
swishing
vanishing
perishing
finishing
punishing
ravishing
nourishing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “polishing” mean?
The word “polishing” means the act of rubbing something to make it smooth or shiny, or of refining it. In plain terms, the process of making something shiny or refined.
How do you use “polishing” in a sentence?
Here is “polishing” used in a sentence: “The car needed a good polishing after the road trip.”
What part of speech is “polishing”?
“Polishing” is a noun.
Is “polishing” a common word?
“Polishing” is an uncommon word in modern English.