Definition

The process of smoothing or polishing a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or a similar material.

Example

Sanding the wooden table made it much smoother and ready for painting.

Conversation

I finally finished that wooden chair I was working on.

Nice! Did you do any sanding to make it smooth?

Yeah, I spent a lot of time on the sanding to get it just right.

It must feel great to see the finished product after all that effort!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To smooth or polish a surface by rubbing it with a material, usually paper or cloth, that has a rough texture.

Example

He is sanding the wooden table to make it smooth.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What are you working on in the garage today?

I'm sanding down some old furniture to refinish it.

That sounds like a fun project!

Root Explanation

Sanding → The word is derived from "sand" (from Old English *sand*, meaning granular material) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). Thus, "sanding" refers to the action or process of applying sand, typically for smoothing or polishing surfaces.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of applying 'sand' to a surface, which is what 'sanding' means.

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