Buff (Verb)
Meaning 1
Polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- To buff the leather armchair, use a soft cloth and gentle circular motions.
- The janitor was tasked with buffing the marble floors in the lobby every morning.
- Please buff the silver handle on the front door to remove any tarnish.
- She took her time to buff out the scratches on her prized sports car.
- Use a shoe polish and buff the tips of your loafers to create a sleek finish.
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Meaning 2
Strike, beat repeatedly; "The wind buffeted him".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The waves buffeted the small boat as it rode the stormy seas.
- A continuous stream of heavy rain buffeted the windowpane.
- The boxer took a few blows but the strongest punch buffeted him to the floor.
- Strong gusts of wind buffeted her as she walked down the street.
- The angry protesters' chants and signs buffeted the government officials.