ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (transitive) To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.
  2. (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

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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