polishing

(noun) the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it. Synonyms: shining. Examples: "The shining of shoes provided a meager living." "Every sunday he gave his car a good polishing."

(verb) make (a surface) shine. Synonyms: polish, smooth, smoothen, shine. Examples: "Shine the silver, please." "Polish my shoes."

(verb) improve or perfect by pruning or polishing. Synonyms: polish, refine, fine-tune, down. Example: "Refine one's style of writing."

(verb) bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state. Synonyms: polish, round, round off, polish up, brush up. Example: "Polish your social manners."