sandpaper
/ˈsændpeɪpər/
verb
- To smooth or polish a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper.
- She sandpapered the old chair until it felt silky smooth.
- I need to sandpaper this shelf before I paint it.
- He carefully sandpapered the edges of the cut wood.
noun
- A strong paper with a rough surface coated with sand or a similar material, used for smoothing or polishing wood, metal, or other surfaces.
- The carpenter grabbed a sheet of fine sandpaper for the final polish.
- He used sandpaper to smooth the rough edges of the wooden table.
- You'll need sandpaper to remove the old paint from the door.