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.

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Origin of sandpaper

First recorded in 1815–25; sand + paper

Words nearby sandpaper

sandman, sand martin, sand myrtle, Sandor, sand painting, sandpaper, sandpapery, sand pear, sand perch, sand pile, sandpiper

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How to use sandpaper in a sentence

Variable speed gives it the flexibility to work efficiently with different grits of sandpaper and on delicate surfaces.
The best random orbital sanders for all your smoothing projects|Bob Beacham|October 7, 2021|Popular-Science
Take a quick pass with sandpaper until the surface is no longer supershiny.
Set a spooky Halloween scene with these painted marbled pumpkins|Kate McGregor/Domino|September 24, 2021|Popular-Science
One polishes wafers with a slurry that acts like liquid sandpaper.
From Cars to Toasters, America's Semiconductor Shortage Is Wreaking Havoc on Our Lives. Can We Fix It?|Andrew Blum|June 28, 2021|Time
Hagan also suggests other supplies such as canvas cloth, sandpaper, dye, finish, and glue, though the types of each you’ll need will depend on the specific project you’re making.
Everything you need to know to start leatherworking|Sandra Gutierrez G.|February 19, 2021|Popular-Science

To remove any burrs, sand lightly with 220-grit sandpaper before painting.
Why does the paint keep peeling on my bathroom vanity?|Jeanne Huber|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
Laying on a shark is just crazy, their skin is like sandpaper.
Off the Hook: Eric Young’s Craziest Shark Catches (Video)|Anna Klassen|August 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When she was finally done I half-expected him to go over her with a piece of sandpaper, but that was not necessary.
The Red Cow and Her Friends|Peter McArthur
When the box is completed, smooth up the outside surface with fine sandpaper and give it a coat of stain.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
The insulation on the wire is removed with a small piece of sandpaper pasted on a block of wood.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
The sander is easily placed in the lathe centers when needed, and the sandpaper may be replaced at any time.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
His throat was like sandpaper and the words came out in a rasp.
The Dark Door|Alan Edward Nourse

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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sandpaper

Origin of sandpaper

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