sandpaper

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sand·pa·per | \ ˈsan(d)-ˌpā-pər

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)

transitive verb

: to rub with or as if with sandpaper

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In addition to pyrotechnics, buckshot and smokeless powder, the box mailed to Obama contained several suspicious items, including a cell phone, matches, paper wadding, hobby fuse, plastics sacks and sandpaper. — Mike Glenn, Houston Chronicle, "Brookshire woman admits targeting Obama in failed bomb plot," 5 July 2019 There’s a lot of sandpaper because of our sonic differences and different sensibilities. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, "Jack Antonoff, Sounwave, and Sam Dew on how their hometowns inspired new trio Red Hearse," 15 Aug. 2019 But on a chilly day in March, the only sound her banjo made was the repetitive raspy scrape of sandpaper on wood. Scuff, scuff, scuff . . — Ralph Berrier Jr., Washington Post, "89-year-old Rhoda Kemp builds her first banjo," 10 June 2019 Cassidy loved Acciari, valuing him as a forechecking menace, a tone-setter, and particularly for his aforementioned sandpaper game and pain tolerance. — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, "Bruins may regret letting Noel Acciari get away," 2 July 2019 There's sandpaper, carpeting, bouncy toys, kinetic sand and other kinds of similar stuff. — Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, "Synagogue preschool’s sensory room provides pathway to learning," 28 June 2019 Wet the sandpaper and the headlight, then sand the lens in straight, horizontal strokes. — Zachary Palmer, Popular Mechanics, "How to Clean Your Headlights and Make Them Shine Like New," 2 Aug. 2018 Start by using 600-grit wet/dry silicon-carbide sandpaper wrapped around a sanding block to sand smooth any big blobs of dried paint. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Safely Remove Paint," 25 Jan. 2019 Finish up by using 100-grit sandpaper wrapped around a wood block to smooth any rough, sharp glass edges. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Cut Glass," 11 Feb. 2019

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The first known use of sandpaper was in 1755

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sandpaper

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sandpaper

(Entry 1 of 2)

: 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

verb

English Language Learners Definition of sandpaper (Entry 2 of 2)

: to make (something) smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper

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sandpaper

noun

sand·pa·per | \ ˈsand-ˌpā-pər

Kids Definition of sandpaper

: paper that has rough material (as sand) glued on one side and is used for smoothing and polishing

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