1. a tool with a smooth, hard surface used to polish or smooth a material by rubbing
2. a person who burnishes; someone whose job is to polish or smooth surfaces

Examples

• The jeweler used a burnisher to give the silver ring a high shine.
• A bone burnisher is commonly used in bookbinding to smooth and polish leather covers.
• The metal burnisher has a smooth, rounded edge perfect for polishing delicate surfaces.
• She worked as a burnisher in the factory, finishing the edges of metal parts.
• The artist selected a small burnisher to add a glossy finish to the artwork.
• Burnishers come in various shapes and sizes depending on the material being polished.