Polishing (Noun)
Meaning
The work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it; "the shining of shoes provided a meager living"; "every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She spent hours devoting herself to the polishing of the intricate silver necklace.
- The staff began their daily polishing of the hotel's brass fixtures and banisters.
- After lunch, the boys helped with the polishing of their father's prized sports car.
- Regular polishing of the wooden furniture was essential to maintain its appearance.
- Her livelihood relied heavily on the polishing of boots for the military regiment.