English noun: shoeshine | |||
1. | shoeshine (attribute) a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing | ||
Samples | His trousers had a sharp crease and you could see your reflection in his shoeshine. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | coating, finish, finishing | ||
2. | shoeshine (act) the act of shining shoes | ||
Samples | He charged a dollar for a shoeshine. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | polishing, shining | ||