furbish

verb

ˈfər-bish How to pronounce furbish (audio)
Definition of furbishnext
as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the warrior furbished his sword and shield so that they glinted in the sunlight

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  1. polish
  2. rub
  3. smooth
Verb
  • On the other side, a smooth and soft microfiber polishes the skin while gently exfoliating the pores.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dust pieces before storage: A light dusting with a soft cloth (such as a jewelry polishing cloth) is usually all that’s needed before organizing breakables to store until next Christmas.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of polish
Verb
  • Kaya looked for the bacon in the areas where the owner had rubbed it.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Da Silva rubbed Anthony’s head and hugged him, too.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of rub
Verb
  • In a culture where formal niceties smooth many interactions, Mr. Emanuel was blunt and dogged.
    Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Simply use the attachment with its red, amber, and infrared lights for three minutes on each area of your face (such as your forehead, nasolabial folds, and so on) to help smooth and firm, then swap it out for the microcurrent head and slick on some conductive gel to start tightening and toning.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of smooth
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