scuffer

/ˈskʌfər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that scuffs, especially a shoe or slipper designed for indoor use that leaves marks on floors.
    • She wore soft scuffers around the house to keep her feet warm.
    • The janitor complained about the scuffers that scratched the gymnasium floor.
    • The toddler's new scuffers left black marks all over the kitchen floor.
  2. A tool or device used for scuffing or roughening a surface.
    • He used a scuffer to roughen the concrete before applying the new coating.
    • A scuffer is essential for creating a good bond between the old paint and the new layer.
    • The auto body shop worker grabbed a scuffer to prepare the car door for painting.
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