1. smoothing or roughening a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper
Usage: present participle of sandpaper

1. the action or process of using sandpaper on a surface
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• He spent the afternoon sandpapering the old wooden table.
• The sandpapering removed all the old paint from the chair.
• After sandpapering the surface, she applied a coat of primer.
• The carpenter is sandpapering the cabinet doors before staining them.
• Proper sandpapering is essential for a smooth finish.
• She wore a mask while sandpapering to avoid inhaling dust.