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1sandpaper
noun sand·pa·per \-ˌpā-pər\
: stiff paper that has a rough surface on one side and that is rubbed against something (such as a piece of wood) to make it smooth
Full Definition of SANDPAPER
: paper covered on one side with abrasive material (as sand) glued fast and used for smoothing and polishing
— sand·pa·pery \-p(ə-)rē\ adjective
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First Known Use of SANDPAPER
1755
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2sandpaper
transitive verb
: to make (something) smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper
Full Definition of SANDPAPER
: to rub with or as if with sandpaper
First Known Use of SANDPAPER
1846
SANDPAPERED Defined for Kids
sandpaper
noun sand·pa·per \ˈsand-ˌpā-pər\
Definition of SANDPAPER for Kids
: paper that has rough material (as sand) glued on one side and is used for smoothing and polishing
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