Word
Definition
n. a rough paper with a special surface used for smoothing wood, metal, or paint. You rub it against a surface to make it flat and smooth.
n. a sheet of paper or cloth with an abrasive material attached to one side, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces. Often categorized by grit, which determines the coarseness of the abrasive particles.
Examples
“Use sandpaper to smooth the edges of the wood.”
“Before applying the new coat of paint, the carpenter used fine sandpaper to ensure the surface was perfectly flat.”
“The technician switched from coarse to fine sandpaper as the metal began to take shape, gradually refining the texture until it was ready for a protective finish.”
Examples
simple
“Use sandpaper to smooth the edges of the wood.”
contextual
“Before applying the new coat of paint, the carpenter used fine sandpaper to ensure the surface was perfectly flat.”
complex
“The technician switched from coarse to fine sandpaper as the metal began to take shape, gradually refining the texture until it was ready for a protective finish.”
Etymology
From sand + paper.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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