sandpaper

American  

[sand-pey-per] / ˈsændˌpeɪ pər /

noun

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

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verb (used with object)

1. to smooth or polish with or as if with sandpaper.

sandpaper British  

/ ˈsændˌpeɪpə /

noun

1. (formerly) a strong paper coated with sand for smoothing and polishing

2. a common name for glasspaper

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verb

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

Etymology

Origin of sandpaper

First recorded in 1815–25; sand + paper

Example Sentences

By the time he reached the park entrance, his lungs felt like there were little men inside scrubbing them with sandpaper.

From Literature

I place the ‘umeke in Dad’s hands, and he cradles it. I’ve taken fine-grit sandpaper to the outside to make it smooth and polished it with coconut oil so it gleams. “This is really beautiful.”

From Literature

There’s a bunch of well-cared-for hand tools, sandpaper, a bag of screws, nuts, and bolts, plus a lot more.

From Literature

Certainly the high jinks have caught the attention of those in Australia, who have put the sandpaper down long enough to have their say on England's morals.

From BBC

His lowest false shot percentage in any of his eight Test centuries in England was 9% - a difference of far more than a strip of sandpaper or two.

From BBC