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polishing

noun

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
G
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

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noun

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

    “The shining of shoes provided a meager living”

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The shining of shoes provided a meager living
Every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing

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