buff down
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To rub a surface to make it smoother, usually with a cloth or polishing tool.
Literal meaning: To rub (buff) in a downward or reducing direction to smooth something.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To smooth or reduce a surface using a buffing pad or abrasive material.
"You'll need to buff down the clear coat before applying the final layer."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Used in car bodywork, woodworking, and metalworking. Refers to reducing an uneven surface to a smoother state before further finishing. Less common than 'buff out' or 'buff up.'
Commonly used with
surface paintwork metal wood scratch finish
Forms
Base
buff down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
buffs down
he/she/it
Past simple
buffed down
yesterday
Past participle
buffed down
have + pp
-ing form
buffing down
continuous
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