sandpaper

Definition of Sandpaper in English :

1. emery paper, sandpaper

stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand

2. sand, sandpaper

rub with sandpaper

Example Sentences:
'sandpaper the wooden surface'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Sandpaper

noun

1.

(formerly) a strong paper coated with sand for smoothing and polishing

2. a common name for glasspaper

verb

3. (transitive)

to polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper

noun

1.

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

verb transitive

2.

to smooth or polish with sandpaper

n.

Heavy paper coated on one side with sand or other abrasive material and used for smoothing surfaces.

tr.v. sand·pa·pered, sand·pa·per·ing, sand·pa·pers

To rub with or as if with sandpaper.