polishing

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === polishing present participle and gerund of polish === Noun === polishing (countable and uncountable, plural polishings) verbal noun of polish: the action whereby something is polished. (usually in the plural) An extract of partially milled rice. ==== Derived terms ==== === Adjective === polishing (not comparable) That makes shiny or smooth. That refines.