Definition of sandpaper
: paper covered on one side with abrasive material (such as sand) glued fast and used for smoothing and polishing
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1755
First Known Use of sandpaper
1755
sandpaper
Definition of sandpaper
transitive verb
: to rub with or as if with sandpaper
1846
First Known Use of sandpaper
1846
SANDPAPER Defined for English Language Learners
sandpaper
playDefinition of sandpaper for English Language Learners
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: stiff paper that has a rough surface on one side and that is rubbed against something (such as a piece of wood) to make it smooth
sandpaper
Definition of sandpaper for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper
SANDPAPER Defined for Kids
sandpaper
playDefinition of sandpaper for Students
: paper that has rough material (as sand) glued on one side and is used for smoothing and polishing
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