buffing
ˈbʌfɪŋ
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Definition of buffing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cleaningprocess of polishing a surface by rubbing
  • Buffing the car made it shine like new.
polishing shining
2.
manufacturingRarematerial removed during the polishing processRare
  • The floor was covered in buffing after the sanding.
debris residue

Adjective

shinyRarein a state of being polishedRare
  • The buffing surface gleamed under the light.
glossing polishing shining
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Images of buffing

  • buffing: material removed during the polishing process
    material removed during the polishing process

Expressions with buffing

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wheel with soft material for polishing surfaces
He used a buffing wheel to polish the car.

Origin of buffing

English, buff (to polish) + -ing (gerund suffix)

Examples of buffing in a sentence

  • The jeweler spent hours buffing the silver ring.
  • The machine was clogged with buffing after the process.
  • Workers swept up the buffing from the factory floor.
  • The buffing finish made the car look new.
  • She admired the buffing sheen on the table.

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  1. French:polissage, poli, ...
  2. German:Polieren, poliert, ...
  3. Italian:lucidatura, lucidata, ...
  4. Spanish:pulido, brillante, ...
  5. Portuguese:polimento, polido, ...
  6. Chinese:抛光, 抛光的, ...
  7. Japanese:バフ掛け, 磨かれた, ...
  8. Arabic:تلميع, مُلَمَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִיטּוּשׁ, מְלוּטָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:полировка, полированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:полірування, полірований, ...
  12. Hindi:पॉलिशिंग, चमकदार, ...
buff
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Definition of buff - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
enthusiasmUSenthusiast or expert in a particular fieldUS
  • She is a film buff who watches over a hundred movies a year..
aficionado enthusiast
2.
colorbrownish yellow color
  • The walls were painted in a soft buff.
beige tan

Verb

tr.
1.
enhance abilityUSstrengthen or improve somethingUS
  • She buffed her resume by adding new skills..
enhance fortify
2.
polishingpolish and make shiny by rubbing
  • She buffed the car until it gleamed.
gloss polish shine
3.
cleaningRareUSremove graffiti by cleaningRareUS
  • The city workers buffed the wall overnight.
clean erase remove

Adjective

1.
muscularhaving well-defined muscles from exercise
  • He is buff from years of weightlifting.
muscular ripped
2.
appearanceUKphysically attractive or appealingUK
  • She thinks he's really buff.
fit handsome toned
3.
colorsof a light yellowish-brown color
  • The walls were painted a soft buff shade..
beige fawn tan
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Images of buff

  • buff: brownish yellow color
    brownish yellow color
  • buff: undyed leather from buffalo or similar animals
    undyed leather from buffalo or similar animals

Expressions with buff

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improve by fixing minor defects
They buffed out the details in the report.
improve or enhance something
She buffed up her resume before applying for the job.
person with strong interest in films
She is a film buff who watches movies every weekend.
person with strong interest in history
My brother is a history buff who loves ancient Rome.
completely unclothed without any clothing
He was caught in the buff by surprise.
person who loves and knows a lot about movies
My brother is a real cinema buff, always watching classic films.

Origin of buff

French, buffle (buffalo)

Examples of buff in a sentence

  • As a tech buff, he always has the latest gadgets.
  • The artist chose buff for the background of the portrait.
  • Her dress was a lovely shade of buff.
  • The artisan crafted a belt from buff.
  • Buff was used for the book's cover due to its durability.
  • The new buff made the hero invincible.

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  1. French:passionné, améliorer, ...
  2. German:Liebhaber, aufbessern, ...
  3. Italian:esperto, potenziare, ...
  4. Spanish:entusiasta, fortalecer, ...
  5. Portuguese:especialista, reforçar, ...
  6. Chinese:爱好者, 增强, ...
  7. Japanese:愛好家, 強化する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَحَمِّس, صَقَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹבֵב, לְשַׁפֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:любитель, улучшать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:любитель, покращувати, ...
  12. Hindi:शौकीन, मजबूत करना, ...

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