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was sandpapering

  • past progressive
    of sandpaper.
    sandpaper
    noun
    strong paper coated with a layer of sand or other abrasive, used for smoothing or polishing.

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The owner of the room was sandpapering a golf shaft before the fire, and a deep expression of discontent was on his face.

From The Half-Back by Ralph Henry Barbour

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