sandpaper

The word “sandpaper” has 3 syllables: sand-pa-per

It's pronounced as /ˈsændˌpeɪpər/


What is synonym and antonym for sandpaper?

In the thesaurus, “sandpaper” has 46 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sandpaper along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for sandpaper

  • abrade
  • bite
  • break down
  • break up
  • brush
  • burnish
  • chafe
  • chew
  • corrade
  • corrode
  • decompose
  • disintegrate
  • dissolve
  • eat
  • erase
  • erode
  • file
  • fray
  • frazzle
  • fret
  • furbish
  • gall
  • glaze
  • gloss
  • gnaw
  • grate
  • graze
  • grind
  • hone
  • nibble
  • pumice
  • rasp
  • reduce
  • rub
  • rub out
  • sandblast
  • scour
  • scrape
  • scuff
  • sharpen
  • shave
  • shine
  • smooth
  • wear
  • wear out
  • whet

Antonyms for sandpaper

  • dull

Meanings of sandpaper

  • noun
    1. A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.
    2. A sheet of such paper.
  • verb
    1. To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.

Example Sentences

  • He used sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden table.
  • Before painting the walls, they needed to use sandpaper to remove any imperfections.
  • The carpenter reached for the coarse sandpaper to begin shaping the sculpture.
  • Sandpaper is an essential tool for any woodworking project.
  • She carefully rubbed the surface with fine-grit sandpaper to achieve a polished finish.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sandpaper, such as: abrade, bite, break down, break up, brush, burnish, chafe.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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