sandpaper

4 definitions • 3 examples

strong paper with sand or a similar rough substance stuck to one side, used for rubbing a surface in order to make it smoother:

coarse/fine sandpaper

to rub a surface with sandpaper in order to make it smoother:

He sandpapered the rough edges.

You should gently sandpaper the walls smooth before painting them.

strong paper with a layer of sand or a similar rough substance stuck to one side, used for rubbing a surface in order to make it smooth

to rub a surface, esp. wood with sandpaper to make it smooth