sandpaper
0 antonyms and opposites of sandpaper, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
How to use sandpaper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "sand" and "paper", describing paper originally coated with fine sand grit.
Full origin of sandpaper →Frequently asked questions
What does “sandpaper” mean?
The word “sandpaper” means paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces. In plain terms, gritty paper for smoothing wood or other surfaces, or the act of doing that smoothing.
How do you pronounce “sandpaper”?
“Sandpaper” is pronounced SAND-payp (/ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sandpaper” in a sentence?
Here is “sandpaper” used in a sentence: “He ran a sheet of sandpaper over the rough edge of the shelf.”
What part of speech is “sandpaper”?
Depending on how it is used, “sandpaper” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “sandpaper” have?
“Sandpaper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.