sandpaper
|sand-pa-per|
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/ˈsændˌpeɪpər/
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/ˈsændˌpeɪpə/
abrasive surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sandpaper' originates from the combination of 'sand' and 'paper', where 'sand' refers to the granular material used for abrasion and 'paper' refers to the backing material.
Historical Evolution
'sandpaper' has been used since the 19th century to describe paper coated with sand or other abrasive materials.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to paper coated with sand, but now it includes various abrasive materials.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong paper coated with sand or another abrasive material, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
He used sandpaper to smooth the rough edges of the wood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35