: one that sands: such as
a
: a device for spreading sand on newly surfaced or icy roads
also
: the device together with the truck that bears it
b
: a device that smooths, polishes, or scours by means of abrasive material
called also sanding machine
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Use a power sander with 60- to 80-grit sandpaper and work in the direction of the wood grain.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Compact corded sander for finishing work.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
Use a palm sander with several grades of sandpaper to remove scratches and stains until the surface is blemish-free.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2026
Iceboats run on blades, like giant skates, which are sometimes sharpened with belt sanders.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Compact corded sander for finishing work.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
Use a palm sander with several grades of sandpaper to remove scratches and stains until the surface is blemish-free.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2026
Iceboats run on blades, like giant skates, which are sometimes sharpened with belt sanders.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Sander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sander. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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sander
noun
sand·er
ˈsan-dər 
: one that sands: as
a
: a device for spreading sand (as on icy roads)
also
: a truck that carries such a device
b
: a power tool that smooths or polishes using a rough material (as sandpaper)
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