polishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
shining.
- the shining of shoes provided a meager living
- every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
verb make (a surface) shine
shine; polish; smooth; smoothen.
- shine the silver, please
- polish my shoes
verb improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
down; polish; fine-tune; refine.
- refine one's style of writing
verb bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
polish up; polish; round; brush up; round off.
- polish your social manners