Plān'ish, v. t.

[imp. & p. p. PLANISHED (plăn'isht); p. pr. & vb. n. PLANISHING.] [O. Fr. planir, N. Fr. planer. See PLANE.] To render smooth and level, as a metallic surface, by light blows with a smooth faced hammer; as, to planish silver teaspoons or tin plate.