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orbital sander

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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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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

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