Burnish and Lacquer

Burnish

Burnish verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.
Usage example: burnished the floor of the ballroom to a soft luster

Lacquer and burnish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lacquer" instead the word "Burnish" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

Lacquer

Lacquer verb - Coat with lacquer.
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Burnish and lacquer are semantically related. You can use "Burnish" instead the word "Lacquer" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: lacquering, lacquered
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