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polishing
verb
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Divide polishing into syllables:

pol · ish · ing

How to pronounce polishing:

Definition of polishing:

polishing (verb):
to make smooth and glossy usually by friction burnish

Synonyms for polishing:

shininglacquerwaxvarnishwork

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