Blacking (Noun)
Meaning
A substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The shoe maker applied a generous amount of blacking to the leather boots before buffing them with a cloth.
- Blackening polish was used to make the army boots shine like new.
- As part of the uniform, the soldiers were instructed to use blacking on their boots every morning.
- Apply a small amount of blacking and buff with a cloth to achieve a mirror-like finish.
- In the late 19th century, blacking was made from a mixture of lamp oil and beeswax.