noun
sander
SAND
noun
1
A power tool used to smooth surfaces, especially wood, with an abrasive.
"He ran the sander over the tabletop until it was perfectly smooth."
2
A device on a train that spreads sand on the rails to improve traction in wet or icy conditions.
"The locomotive's sander kicked in as the train slowed on the icy track."
How to Use Sander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool or machine that smooths surfaces by sanding them.
Common pairings
belt sander
orbital sander
Word Forms
sanders plural, Sanders plural
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Etymology
Formed from "sand" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning something that sands.