Burnish (Verb)
Meaning
Polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- After hours of elbow grease, the crew managed to burnish the gym's floors to a brilliant sheen.
- She spent an entire afternoon burnishing her grandmother's silverware to bring back its original luster.
- The delicate craft of burnishing crystal vases requires immense skill and patience.
- He carefully took a soft cloth to burnish the old leather saddle back to health.
- The furniture restorer specialises in burnishing priceless antiques for a life of elegance.