English to English
burnish
('b/[@]/rn/I//S/
)
noun (n)
- the property of being smooth and shiny(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish; specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as, to burnish brass or paper.(verb)source: webster1913
- To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.(verb)source: webster1913
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