noun

sander

SAND

Sander (noun) means a power tool used to smooth surfaces, especially wood, with an abrasive. Example: “He ran the sander over the tabletop until it was perfectly smooth.”

noun

A power tool used to smooth surfaces, especially wood, with an abrasive.

"He ran the sander over the tabletop until it was perfectly smooth."

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 notes

In 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.

Synonyms

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smoother drum sander electric sander

Related words

smoother

Rhymes for sander

gander lander wander dander pander zander Xander slander Leander Evander colander squander

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sander” mean?

The word “sander” means a power tool used to smooth surfaces, especially wood, with an abrasive. In plain terms, a tool or machine that smooths surfaces by sanding them.

How do you pronounce “sander”?

“Sander” is pronounced SAND (/ˈsændɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sander” in a sentence?

Here is “sander” used in a sentence: “He ran the sander over the tabletop until it was perfectly smooth.”

What part of speech is “sander”?

“Sander” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sander” have?

“Sander” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a power tool used to smooth surfaces, especially wood, with an abrasive.

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