An implement used to rub cloth. Obsolete.

A tool for smoothing surfaces or for burnishing or polishing articles. It differs in material and shape according to the purpose and trade.

A metal or stone implement used for rubbing, esp. in order to smooth or flatten a surface. Now chiefly historical.

A slab of stone or other material used for polishing or grinding surfaces of stone or glass. Cf. rubber, n.1 5a.

An implement for glazing; esp. a wheel used in roughly polishing knives, etc.

A rotating disk of soft metal or wood, used to hold polishing powder in cutting or polishing gems or metal.

a machine used for linishing.