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sandpaper Definition

sand·paper (-pā′pər)

noun

strong paper with sand or other abrasive glued on one side, used for smoothing and polishing

transitive verb

to smooth or polish with sandpaper

sandpaper Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Using a coarse sandpaper, lightly remove some of the paper, leaving a mottled wash with highlights.
  • wrap: Always sand with the grain of the wood and wrap the sandpaper around a block of wood so that it gives an even surface.
  • have: No tree in the wild has sandpaper covered branches.
  • attach: Attach sandpaper to the head of an industrial weight sledgehammer.
  • cover: No tree in the wild has sandpaper covered branches.

Adjective modifier

  • coarse: Using a coarse sandpaper, lightly remove some of the paper, leaving a mottled wash with highlights.
  • dry: To prepare wood, lightly abrade the surface using a dry sandpaper, rubbing in the direction of the grain.
  • medium: For new wood, prime the surface with Primer, allow to dry, and sand with medium grade sandpaper.
  • rough: The old door felt like a piece of rough sandpaper.
  • liquid: Compounds are coarse polishes which use aluminum oxide as an abrasive agent, the most severe of which is like liquid sandpaper.
  • smooth: A final light rub over with a smooth sandpaper finishes off the carving of the trough.

Modifies a noun

  • vocal: At first few Chinese identified with or enjoyed Cui's provocative lyrics and sandpaper vocals.
  • grade: Allow to dry 24 hours and sand ( using a pad or sandpaper grade 150/200 ) between coats.

Noun used with modifier

  • grade: Rub down the corners and edges of the plate with low grade sandpaper to avoid finger injuries!
  • grit: Sand the filled slot smooth using a sanding block with 180 grit sandpaper.
  • fine: In either case you will need to clean off any flashing and/or seam lines with a sharp knife and/or fine sandpaper.
  • course: Now roll out the clay into the desired shape and rough the outside using either some course sandpaper or your ball of silver foil.

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