Buffing vs. Burnishing — What's the Difference?

A soft, thick, undyed leather made chiefly from the skins of buffalo, elk, or oxen.

To make smooth or glossy by rubbing; polish.

A military uniform coat made of such leather.

To rub with a tool that serves especially to smooth or polish.

A pale, light, or moderate yellowish pink to yellow, including moderate orange-yellow to light yellowish brown.

To improve or make more impressive

A piece of soft material, such as velvet or leather, often mounted on a block and used for polishing.

A smooth glossy finish or appearance; luster.

Made or formed of buff

Present participle of burnish

Of the color buff.

A polishing.

Buff·er, buff·est Slang Having good muscle tone; physically fit and trim

To polish or shine with a piece of soft material.

To soften the surface of (leather) by raising a nap.

To make the color of buff.

Present participle of buff

Material removed by the action of someone who buffs.