buffing wheel

British

noun

Also called: buff wheel. a wheel covered with a soft material, such as lamb's wool or leather, used for shining and polishing

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And there were no lagging or buffering issues.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

And did so with no buffering issues or freeze-ups.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Previous attempts at live broadcasting, like the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight in 2024, resulted in buffering issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Despite the huge audience, the fight was a less than ideal viewing experience as viewers struggled with buffering issues and availability of the feed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024

But some viewers reported experiencing buffering issues on the site, and some said they simply couldn't get onto it.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

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