polishing
nounUK /ˈpɒl.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US /ˈpɑː.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/
The act of rubbing something to make it shiny and smooth.
He spent the afternoon polishing his shoes until they gleamed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making something better or more refined, like a skill or piece of writing.
She is polishing her essay before handing it in.
3. A substance used to make a surface shiny.
Apply the polishing to the wooden table with a soft cloth.
4. In computing, improving code or a product by fixing small details.
The team is polishing the app before its release.