orbital sander

American  

noun

1. a sander that uses a section of sandpaper clamped to a metal pad that moves at high speed in a very narrow orbit, driven by an electric motor.

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orbital sander

Now the ideal man looks like he was assembled by Marvel Studios, before being buffed with an orbital sander.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Fernando carries out a framing nailer and an orbital sander and other tools with gears and handles and sharp edges.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio