sandpaper
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pər verb (used with object)
2.
to smooth or polish with or as if with sandpaper.
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| —n | |
| 1. | (formerly) a strong paper coated with sand for smoothing and polishing |
| 2. | a common name for glasspaper |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (tr) to polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper |
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Sandpaper
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