Sandpaper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sandpaper is a noun meaning (countable) A sheet of such paper.
Meaning
(countable) A sheet of such paper.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.
- (uncountable) Strong paper coated with (traditionally) sand or (today) manufactured aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasive material, used for smoothing and polishing.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: emery paper
I need a scraper and a sandpaper over here.
They like to finish it off with a piece of 600-grit sandpaper before cleaning and painting.
Word Forms
- sandpapers
- sandpapering
- sandpapered
Synonyms for sandpaper
Depending on context, synonyms include sand.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sand, grit, glass, drink, glasspaper, glassine.
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