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Sandpaper

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ

Definitions

  1. Strong paper coated with (traditionally) sand or (today) manufactured aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasive material, used for smoothing and polishing.
    uncountable, usually
  2. A sheet of such paper.
    countable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“Near-synonym: emery paper”
“They like⟳ to finish⟳ it off with a piece of 600-grit sandpaper before cleaning and painting.”
“I need⟳ a scraper and a sandpaper over here.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

sandpapered nails sandpaperer sandpapering Sandpapers sandpeep sandperch

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