sand|pa|per

sand|pa|per
sand|pa|per «SAND PAY puhr», noun, verb.
–n.
a strong paper with a layer of sand or similar substance that rubs and scrapes glued on one side, used for smoothing, cleaning, or polishing, especially wood.
–v.t.
to smooth, clean, or polish with sandpaper.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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