polisher

Surface smoothing tool

A polisher is a person or device that polishes—that is, buffs a surface to make it smooth or shiny.

Floor polishers and nail polishers are machines; a silver polisher might be a person or a cloth.

Figuratively, someone who polishes prose or presentations refines them: She's a talented script polisher.

abrasive

grit

Determination or abrasive particles

  • sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
  • emeryGranular polishing mineral
  • pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive

lapping · compound · rouge · paste · diamond · carborundum · alumina · cerium · oxide · cloth

buff

wax

Pliable waterproof substance

motion · detailing · automotive · finish · gloss · car · paint · detailer · waxing · microfiber

tool

buffer

Protective intermediate space

  • sanderSurface-smoothing power tool
  • grinderCrushing or sharpening device
  • wheelRotating circular frame

pad · bonnet · orbital · rotary · bench · handheld · electric · pneumatic · attachment · mandrel

shine

gloss

Shine or annotation

sparkle · brilliance · reflectivity · mirror · brightness · clarity · shimmer · radiance · finish · patina

surface

metal

Hard conductive solid

  • woodTree-derived building material
  • stoneSolid earth fragment
  • marbleRecrystallized limestone rock

granite · leather · floor · furniture · shoe · brass · copper · silver · glass · acrylic

craftsman

jeweler

Gem and metal artisan

engraver · watchmaker · gemologist · horologist · woodworker · metalworker · cabinetmaker · artisan · finisher

Categories
Opposites
surface effect

polishersander

Surface-smoothing power tool

sandpaper · abrader · scratcher · tarnisher · scuffer

process stage

polisherstripper

Removes coatings or clothing

primer · descaler

surface condition goal

polisherduller

More lacking in edge

matter · tarnisher · oxidizer

Phrases
Family

polish, polished, polishing, unpolished, polishes, polishers, repolish, repolished, repolishing

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G