burnishings
/ˈbɜrnɪʃɪŋz/
noun
- 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.
- 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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