sandpaper
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sandpaper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
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How to use sandpaper
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "sand" and "paper", describing paper originally coated with fine sand grit.
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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.