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sanding paper

sanding paper is the alternative form of sandpaper.

Meaning of sandpaper

Noun

sandpaper (usually uncountable, plural sandpapers)

  1. (usually) Strong paper coated with (traditionally) sand or (today) manufactured aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasive material, used for smoothing and polishing.
    • Near-synonym: emery paper
  2. (countable, usually) A sheet of such paper.
    • I need a scraper and a sandpaper over here.

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Questions about sanding paper

What is sanding paper the alternative form of?
Sanding paper is the alternative form of sandpaper.

Words near sanding paper in the dictionary

  1. sanding down
  2. sanding gear
  3. sanding machine
  4. sanding machines
  5. sanding off
  6. sanding paper
  7. sanding sheet
  8. sanding sheets
  9. sanding sugar
  10. sandings
  11. Sandinista

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