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sandpaper

[ sand-pey-per ]
/ ˈsændˌpeɪ pər /
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noun

strong paper coated with a layer of sand or other abrasive, used for smoothing or polishing.

verb (used with object)

to smooth or polish with or as if with sandpaper.

Words related to sandpaper

shine, rub, smooth, furbish, gloss, glaze, burnish, brush, scour, pumice

Words nearby sandpaper

sandiver, sandlot, sandlotter, sandman, sandor, sandpaper, sandpapery, sandpiper, sandpit, sandra, sandringham

Origin of sandpaper

First recorded in 1815–25; sand + paper
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

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British Dictionary definitions for sandpaper

sandpaper
/ (ˈsændˌpeɪpə) /

noun

(formerly) a strong paper coated with sand for smoothing and polishing
a common name for glasspaper

verb

(tr) to polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper
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