zımpara — meaning in English

English meaning

• emery noun A hard, dark mineral used, in powdered or abrasive form, for grinding, sanding, or polishing.
• sandpaper noun Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.

Senses

zımpara is used for these senses in English:

• emery (rock) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
• sandpaper (uncountable) Strong paper coated with (traditionally) sand or (today) manufactured aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasive material, used for smoothing and polishing.

sandpaper — full definition

1. noun Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
2. verb To rub or smooth a surface using sandpaper.