burnishings

/ˈbɜrnɪʃɪŋz/
noun
  1. The act or process of polishing something to make it shiny.
    • The burnishings of the silverware took several hours.
    • He learned the art of burnishings from his grandfather, a master metalsmith.
    • The burnishings on the new car's paint gave it a mirror-like shine.
  2. The shiny finish or polish on a surface.
    • She admired the smooth burnishings of the marble floor.
    • The burnishings on the leather boots made them look brand new.
    • The burnishings on the antique vase were still bright after a century.
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