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Meanings of polishing in English

Russian
лощение
Portuguese
polimento
Spanish
pulimentado
Catalan
poliment
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Process of creating a smooth and shiny surface by rubbing it or by applying a chemical treatment.

        лощение
        Spanish
        pulimento

        The work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it.

              pulimento
              Usage of polishing in English
              1
              Rose took a childish delight in polishing the china with her dish-towel.
              The Shoulders of Atlas: A Novel
              2
              She made the same sounds after polishing off a really good steak.
              Mortal Allies
              3
              Now, the good Moore is polishing his halo and preparing for action.
              The Guardian
              4
              He feels that court life might have a... 'polishing' effect upon you.
              Julian
              5
              These two were occupied in polishing the coats of mail with rags.
              The Knights of the Cross, or, Krzyzacy: Historical Romance
              6
              The screw-cutting and polishing are very simple, and executed with great rapidity.
              The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 72, October, 1863 / A Magaz...
              7
              There is a whole science behind polishing that most people wouldn't understand.
              Ebony
              8
              At present he was busy polishing his snuff box with his handkerchief.
              Jonathan strange and mr norrell
              9
              She finished her breakfast and then concentrated in polishing up her appearance.
              Gunman's Reckoning
              10
              My wife is right; Pierrette is a rough diamond that wants polishing.
              Pierrette
              11
              Diamond-cutters seldom spend more than two weeks in polishing a good stone.
              Pathfinders of the West / Being the Thrilling Story of the Adven...
              12
              A cleaning crew worked at polishing the bar and washing the floor.
              Seven up
              13
              The work of grinding and polishing lenses is a most delicate business.
              Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 / Little J...
              14
              NOTE - Fujimi Inc is a maker of silicon wafer polishing materials.
              Reuters
              15
              Machines now often do the cutting, sorting, polishing and dipping of matches.
              Reuters
              16
              The surface is rough, the polishing stone having been very carelessly applied.
              Illustrated Catalogue of a Portion of the Collections Made Durin...
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              Translations for polishing
              Portuguese
              polimento
              Catalan
              poliment
              Polishing through the time
              Polishing across language varieties
              United Kingdom
              Common
              United States of America
              Common