Noun: burnisher bur-ni-shu(r)
- 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
"The artisan carefully applied pressure with the burnisher to create a lustrous finish";
- burnishing tool
- A tool with a hard, smooth surface used for polishing or smoothing by rubbing
"The jeweller used a burnisher to give the silver a high shine"
- A person who polishes or smooths objects to a shine
"The burnisher carefully worked on the antique brass ornaments"
Derived forms: burnishers
Type of: hand tool
Encyclopedia: Burnisher