Sander

Pronunciation: /ˈsændər/

Definitions of sander

noun a person or thing that sands, especially a power tool used for smoothing surfaces by abrasion

Example Sentences

A1 I used a sander to smooth out the rough edges of the wood.

A2 The sander was easy to use and helped me finish my DIY project faster.

B1 He bought a new sander to refinish the old furniture in his house.

B2 The professional carpenter used a belt sander to quickly sand down the wooden floor.

C1 The orbital sander he purchased was top of the line and made sanding a breeze.

C2 After hours of sanding with the electric sander, the wooden table was finally smooth and ready for staining.

Examples of sander in a Sentence

formal The carpenter used a power sander to smooth out the surface of the wood.

informal I borrowed my neighbor's sander to refinish my old coffee table.

slang I'm thinking about picking up a new sander to tackle some DIY projects around the house.

figurative She was like a sander, slowly wearing down his defenses with her charm.

Grammatical Forms of sander

• past tense: sanded
• plural: sanders
• comparative: more sanded
• superlative: most sanded
• present tense: sands
• future tense: will sand
• perfect tense: have sanded
• continuous tense: is sanding
• singular: sander
• positive degree: sander
• infinitive: to sand
• gerund: sanding
• participle: sanded

Origin and Evolution of sander

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sander' is derived from the Old English word 'sandere' which comes from the Medieval Latin 'sandarium' meaning 'a sandal-maker'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sander' evolved from referring to a sandal-maker to being associated with a tool used for smoothing surfaces by abrasion.