"French polishing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French polish + -ing. Etymology templates: {{af|en|French polish|-ing}} French polish + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} French polishing (uncountable)
  1. A wood finishing technique that uses French polish to produce a glossy surface. Tags: uncountable
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Verb

Etymology: From French polish + -ing. Etymology templates: {{af|en|French polish|-ing}} French polish + -ing Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} French polishing
  1. present participle and gerund of French polish Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: French polish
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