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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.
The artist burnished the gold leaf on the canvas to achieve a radiant effect.
Burnish
01
the appearance of being smooth and glossy
