sandpaper
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.”
How to use sandpaper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGritty paper for smoothing wood or other surfaces, or the act of doing that smoothing.
Word forms
sandpapered past tense, sandpapers plural, sandpapers singular
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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.