burnished - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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(especially of metal) polished by rubbing

examples

highly burnished armour

the palace was white, with a roof of burnished gold

(verb)

definitions

polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing

examples

to burnish copper, I would probably use a drill with a pad attached to the end

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