POLISHER Synonyms

• (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

• a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

• (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

• a power tool used to buff surfaces

• a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

• add a buffer (a solution)

• protect from impact

• a hand tool with polished agate tips (or other gemstone) for rubbing the gold leaf in order to obtain a highly polished surface, used in gilding.

• a merchant who sells men's clothing

• (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

• a racing driver who finishes a race

• a painter who applies a finishing coat

• a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process

• a race car that finishes a race

• an animal that wins in a contest of speed

• one whose work is to refine a specific thing

• a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

• a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

• something that shines (with emitted or reflected light)

• important food fish of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; its body is greenish-blue with dark bars and small if any scales

• any of numerous small silvery North American cyprinid fishes especially of the genus Notropis