polander

/ˈpoʊlændər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a woman, who polishes or cleans metal, particularly silverware.

“The antique shop owner was a skilled polander who restored the customer’s family heirlooms.”

2. verb

To clean or polish metal, especially silverware.

“She spent hours polandering the tarnished silver teapot to restore its original shine.”

Synonyms

  • cleaner
  • polisher

Antonyms

  • duller
  • tarnisher