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
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- sanders
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Etymology
Formed from "sand" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning something that sands.
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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.
