Sandpapered: meaning, definitions and examples
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sandpapered
[ ˈsændˌpeɪpərd ]
sanding surface
To sandpapered refers to the action of smoothing or polishing a surface, typically wood or metal, using sandpaper. This process is often performed to prepare a surface for finishing or to remove imperfections.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He sandpapered the wooden table before varnishing it.
- The craftsman sandpapered the edges of the metal to ensure a smooth finish.
- After sandpapering the chair, it looked brand new.
Translations
Translations of the word "sandpapered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lixado
🇮🇳 सैंडपेपर किया हुआ
🇩🇪 schleifpapierartig
🇮🇩 kertas amplas
🇺🇦 шліфований
🇵🇱 papier ścierny
🇯🇵 サンドペーパーで磨いた
🇫🇷 poncé
🇪🇸 lijado
🇹🇷 zımparalanmış
🇰🇷 사포로 연마된
🇸🇦 ورق زجاجي
🇨🇿 brusný papír
🇸🇰 brúsny papier
🇨🇳 砂纸打磨过的
🇸🇮 brušen
🇮🇸 sandpappað
🇰🇿 құмды қағазбен жылтыратылған
🇬🇪 მილქური
🇦🇿 sürtmə kağızı ilə
🇲🇽 lijado
Etymology
The term 'sandpaper' first appeared in the early 13th century, derived from the use of sand and paper to create a tool for smoothing surfaces. The combination of sand—an abrasive agent—and paper—providing a base for holding the abrasives—allowed for more effective sanding than previous materials. Sandpaper became a crucial material during the 18th century with the rise of woodworking and metalworking, especially within the context of the Industrial Revolution, where precision and finish quality became paramount in production processes. Over time, the verb 'to sandpaper' emerged to describe the action associated with using this tool, highlighting its importance in crafting and manufacturing. Today, it remains a standard term in various industries, encompassing a wide range of applications from furniture making to automotive refinishing.