Burnish definition

Burnish

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WordNet

(1) The property of being smooth and shiny

(2) Polish and make shiny

"Buff the wooden floors"

"Buff my shoes"

WiktionaryText

To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.

In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look.