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to burnish
01
to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material
Transitive: to burnish a surface
Examples
The silversmith burnished the edges of the silver tray for a refined finish.
Burnish
01
the appearance of being smooth and glossy
Examples
The burnish of the marble floor reflected the chandelier's light.
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