Sawdusting

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Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːˌdʌstɪŋ/

Definitions of sawdusting

noun the act of covering a surface with sawdust

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like sawdusting because it makes a mess.

A2 The sawdusting in the workshop needs to be cleaned up regularly.

B1 Sawdusting is an important part of woodworking to create smooth surfaces.

B2 The sawdusting from cutting the wood was collected in a bag for disposal.

C1 The sawdusting process requires precision and attention to detail.

C2 After sawdusting the edges of the furniture, a protective finish was applied.

verb present participle form of the verb 'sawdust', meaning to cover a surface with sawdust

Example Sentences

A1 The carpenter is sawdusting the wooden table to make it smooth.

A2 I sawdusted the floor before painting it to ensure a clean surface.

B1 The DIY enthusiast enjoys sawdusting old furniture to give it a new look.

B2 The artist sawdusted the sculpture carefully to create intricate details.

C1 The carpenter meticulously sawdusted the intricate woodwork to perfection.

C2 The master craftsman spent hours sawdusting the fine details of the antique furniture.

Examples of sawdusting in a Sentence

formal The workers were sawdusting the wood to create a smooth finish.

informal I sawdusting the furniture before painting it.

slang I'm tired of sawdusting this old table, it's taking forever.

figurative She was sawdusting her problems away, trying to ignore them.

Grammatical Forms of sawdusting

past tense

sawdusted

plural

sawdustings

comparative

more sawdusting

superlative

most sawdusting

present tense

sawdusts

future tense

will sawdust

perfect tense

have sawdusted

continuous tense

is sawdusting

singular

sawdusting

positive degree

sawdusting

infinitive

to sawdust

gerund

sawdusting

participle

sawdusted

Origin and Evolution of sawdusting

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'sawdusting' originates from the practice of using sawdust as a cleaning agent or absorbent material in various industries.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the act of cleaning or absorbing with sawdust, 'sawdusting' has evolved to also refer to the process of spreading sawdust for various purposes such as animal bedding or woodworking projects.