sandpaper

The word “sandpaper” has 3 syllables: sand-pa-per.

It's pronounced as /ˈsændˌpeɪpər/.


What is synonym and antonym for sandpaper?

In the thesaurus, “sandpaper” has 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for sandpaper along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for sandpaper

  • file
  • gnaw
  • grate
  • graze
  • rub
  • sandblast
  • scour
  • scrape
  • scuff
  • shave

Meanings of sandpaper

  • noun
    1. A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.
    2. A sheet of such paper.
  • verb
    1. To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.

Example Sentences

  • He used sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden table.
  • Before painting the walls, they needed to use sandpaper to remove any imperfections.
  • The carpenter reached for the coarse sandpaper to begin shaping the sculpture.
  • Sandpaper is an essential tool for any woodworking project.
  • She carefully rubbed the surface with fine-grit sandpaper to achieve a polished finish.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to sandpaper, such as: file, gnaw, grate, graze, rub, sandblast, scour.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

sandblast

  • abrade
  • erase
  • erode
  • file
  • fray
  • gnaw
  • grate
  • graze
  • grind
  • nibble
  • rub
  • sandpaper
  • scour
  • scrape
  • scuff
  • shave
  • wear

sandblasted

sandblasting

  • abrading
  • eroding
  • filing
  • gnawing
  • grating
  • grazing
  • grinding
  • nibbling
  • rubbing
  • sandpapering
  • scouring
  • scraping
  • scuffing
  • shaving
  • wearing

sandblasts

  • abrades
  • erodes
  • files
  • gnaws
  • grates
  • grazes
  • grinds
  • nibbles
  • rubs
  • sandpapers
  • scours
  • scrapes
  • scuffs
  • shaves
  • wears

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