1. paper or cloth with a rough surface of sand or other abrasive material, used for smoothing or polishing

1. to smooth or polish with sandpaper

Examples

• I need fine-grit sandpaper to smooth this wooden table.
• The carpenter used coarse sandpaper to remove the old paint.
• She bought several sheets of sandpaper at the hardware store.
• He carefully sandpapered the rough edges of the shelf.
• The furniture maker sandpapered each piece before applying the stain.
• You should sandpaper the surface before painting it.
• The woodworker kept different grades of sandpaper in his toolbox.