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sandpaper

UK
/ˈsændˌpeɪpə/
US
/ˈsændˌpeɪpər/

Translations

sandpapernoun
sandpapers
pl
papier de verre
He used sandpaper to smooth the rough edges of the wooden table.
Il a utilisé du papier de verre pour lisser les bords rugueux de la table en bois.
Additional translations
rugositéAu sens figuré, pour une texture ou une sensation abrasive.
Synonyms
grit paper
sanding paper
abrasive paper
sandpaperverb
sandpapered
Past Simple
sandpapered
Past Participle
sandpapering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsændˌpeɪpə/
US
/ˈsændˌpeɪpər/
He decided to sandpaper the rough edges of the wooden table before applying the varnish.
Il a décidé de poncer les bords rugueux de la table en bois avant d'appliquer le vernis.
Additional translations
userAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
buff
grind
scrape
polish
smooth
abrade
sandpaperadjective
UK
/ˈsændˌpeɪpə/
US
/ˈsændˌpeɪpər/
Used attributively to describe items made of or resembling sandpaper; also figurative for rough texture.
She spoke with a sandpaper voice.
Elle parlait d'une voix abrasive.
Additional translations
râpeuxPour une voix, une texture ou une sensation.

Definitions

sandpapernoun
A type of paper coated with abrasive material, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
He used sandpaper to smooth the rough edges of the wooden table.
A rough, abrasive quality or texture resembling that of sandpaper.
The whisky left a sandpaper on his throat.
sandpaperverb
To smooth or polish a surface using sandpaper.
He decided to sandpaper the rough edges of the wooden table before applying the varnish.
To wear down or abrade gradually, especially in a figurative sense.
Years of criticism had sandpapered away his confidence.
sandpaperadjective
Made of or coated with sandpaper, or having a rough, abrasive texture like sandpaper.
She spoke with a sandpaper voice.
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