Shining (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
- The old man made a living from the shining of shoes on street corners.
- Regular polishing and waxing require a lot of elbow grease, but the end result of the shining is well worth the effort.
- He spent hours each week on the shining of his prized motorcycle.
- The work of shining cars was hard but satisfying for the young entrepreneur.
- Years of experience had made him an expert in the art of shining leather shoes.