polishing stick
nounUK /ˈpɒl.ɪ.ʃɪŋ stɪk/
US /ˈpɑː.lɪ.ʃɪŋ stɪk/
A small stick you rub on things to make them shiny.
He used a polishing stick to make his shoes shine.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A stick coated with abrasive or polishing compound used by jewellers and watchmakers to smooth and brighten metal parts.
The watchmaker ran the polishing stick along the edge of the gear.
3. A nail-care tool with a soft, gritty surface used to buff fingernails to a glossy finish.
She rubbed the polishing stick over her nails until they gleamed.
4. A long-handled tool used to buff the surface of wood or metal in a workshop.
The carpenter finished the table leg with a polishing stick.