Meaning & use
refinish
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To give a surface, such as furniture or flooring, a new finish by sanding, staining, or coating it.
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We hired someone to refinish the hardwood floors before moving in.
She refinished the old dresser with a fresh coat of white paint.
A note on using this word
Common in furniture restoration and home renovation.
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