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POLISHING Synonyms

There are 39 synonyms of the word polishing. (exact relations)
There are 37 hypernyms of the word polishing. (close relations)
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cleaning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of making something clean

finishing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

• the act of finishing

mopping
verbv
noun

• cleaning with a mop

rubbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

• representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

• effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

scrubbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

shining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

adjective satellite

• marked by exceptional merit

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• reflecting light

waxing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

noun

• the application of wax to a surface

• a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

buffing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

• bare skin

• a medium to dark tan color

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

adjective satellite

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

verb

• strike, beat repeatedly

• polish and make shiny

burnishing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

verb

• polish and make shiny

furbishing
verbv
verb

• polish and make shiny

glazing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

• a glossy finish on a fabric

• a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

verb

• coat with a glaze

• become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance

• furnish with glass

• coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

glossing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

• an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

• the property of being smooth and shiny

• an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

verb

• give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

• provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

• provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

• give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

lustering
adjectiveadj
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refinishing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• give a new surface

smoothing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

varnishing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface

verb

• cover with varnish

burnish
verbv
noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

verb

• polish and make shiny

refine
verbv
verb

• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

• make more complex, intricate, or richer

• treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition

• reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

• attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying

• make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of

shine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

smooth
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

Best Hypernyms For POLISHING

Alternatives for CLEANING

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