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belt sander

American  

noun

  1. a sander that uses an endless abrasive belt driven by an electric motor.


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Investigators, he said, found varnish, spray paints, a belt sander and mudlike substances of different hues and consistencies, among other tools and materials.

From New York Times Aug. 25, 2021

If the deck is small, you can sand it by hand with an electric orbital or belt sander.

From Seattle Times Jul. 14, 2021

When he needed a treadmill for his cats, he used a hand-cranked belt sander.

From The New Yorker Nov. 19, 2018

When I glanced at the water that was about a foot from my head it looked like a belt sander was being held to my face.

From Seattle Times Jul. 27, 2013

When Mr. Callahan found Nothing doing this near the belt sander, he actually laughed because Nothing wasn’t doing the impersonation mean or anything.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

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