sand·pa·per
ˈsan(d)-ˌpā-pər 
: paper covered on one side with abrasive material (such as sand) glued fast and used for smoothing and polishing
sandpapered; sandpapering; sandpapers
: to rub with or as if with sandpaper
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
Some common Montessori learning materials include sensory objects like sandpaper letters and puzzle maps, plus construction shapes such as cylinders, cubes, rods, and prisms that are used to master specific skills and techniques.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 20 May 2024
Among them – 3M, a giant company that has manufactured everything from masking tape to sandpaper to a synthetic rubber used in space boots.
—Johanna Mayer, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The Dolphins were a tough team under a sandpaper personality like former coach Brian Flores.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
Some common Montessori learning materials include sensory objects like sandpaper letters and puzzle maps, plus construction shapes such as cylinders, cubes, rods, and prisms that are used to master specific skills and techniques.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
Verb
After its mining operations flopped, the company pivoted to sandpaper and then to a series of clever inventions aimed at improving everyday life.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 20 May 2024
Among them – 3M, a giant company that has manufactured everything from masking tape to sandpaper to a synthetic rubber used in space boots.
—Johanna Mayer, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Sandpaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandpaper. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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sandpaper
1 of 2 noun
sand·pa·per
-ˌpā-pər
: paper with rough material (as sand) glued on one side and used for smoothing and polishing
sandpaper
2 of 2 verb
: to rub with or as if with sandpaper
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