Definition of sandpaper
(Entry 1 of 2)
: paper covered on one side with abrasive material (such as sand) glued fast and used for smoothing and polishing
sandpaper
verb
sandpapered; sandpapering; sandpapers
Definition of sandpaper (Entry 2 of 2)
: to rub with or as if with sandpaper
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The first known use of sandpaper was in 1755
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