Sandpaper

Pronunciation: /ˈsændˌpeɪpər/

Definitions of sandpaper

noun a type of paper or cloth coated with abrasive material, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces

Example Sentences

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

A2 My dad gave me some sandpaper to help me with my woodworking project.

B1 The sandpaper I bought is very coarse, perfect for removing old paint.

B2 After sanding with the coarse sandpaper, I switched to a finer grit for a smoother finish.

C1 The professional carpenter carefully selected different grades of sandpaper for the job.

C2 Using a sandpaper block, the artist expertly smoothed out the surface of the sculpture.

Examples of sandpaper in a Sentence

formal The carpenter used sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden table.

informal I need to grab some sandpaper from the garage to fix up this old chair.

slang I swear, that guy's attitude is rougher than sandpaper.

figurative Her words felt like sandpaper against his heart, rough and abrasive.

Grammatical Forms of sandpaper

• plural: sandpapers
• comparative: more sandpaper
• superlative: most sandpaper
• present tense: sandpapers
• future tense: will sandpaper
• perfect tense: have sandedpaper
• continuous tense: is sandpapering
• singular: sandpaper
• positive degree: sandpaper
• infinitive: to sandpaper
• gerund: sandpapering
• participle: sandedpaper

Origin and Evolution of sandpaper

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sandpaper' is believed to have originated from the practice of using sand as an abrasive material for smoothing and polishing surfaces.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of sandpaper has evolved from using actual sand as the abrasive material to using a variety of different materials such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and garnet for different levels of abrasiveness.