noun
sandpaper
SAND-payp
Sandpaper (noun) means Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces. Example: “He ran a sheet of sandpaper over the rough edge of the shelf.”
noun
1
Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
"He ran a sheet of sandpaper over the rough edge of the shelf."
"Fine-grit sandpaper gives wood a silky finish before varnishing."
verb
1
To rub or smooth a surface using sandpaper.
"She sandpapered the old door before repainting it."
How to use sandpaper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGritty paper for smoothing wood or other surfaces, or the act of doing that smoothing.
Common pairings
fine-grit sandpaper
sandpaper a surface
a sheet of sandpaper
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Word forms
- Plural
- sandpapers
- Third person singular
- sandpapers
- Past tense
- sandpapered
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "sand" and "paper", describing paper originally coated with fine sand grit.
Synonyms
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sand
emery paper
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Rhymes for sandpaper
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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.
