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sandpaper, abrasive originally made by gluing grains of sand to heavy paper sheets. Today sandpaper is made primarily with quartz, aluminum oxide, or silicon carbide grains, and is graded according to the size of the grains. It is used for smoothing and polishing, for removing old paint or varnish, and for otherwise preparing wood surfaces for refinishing or other treatment. sandpaper 1. (formerly) a strong paper coated with sand for smoothing and polishing 2. a common name for glasspaper sandpaper [′san‚pā·pər] (materials) Paper with abrasive glued to the surface. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Once the leading edge is straight, use a progression of finer sandpapers. McCullough sandpapers Adams' rough edges, and works too hard to explain away his uglier moments. |
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