Synonyms for

Sanding

Verb / ˈsændɪŋ / Another word for sanding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sanding is the act of smoothing wood or other materials with sandpaper or an abrasive material.

Synonyms & similar words

sandpaper sand polishing grinding buffing scraping smoothing abrading planing shaving rasping filling finishing rubbing burnishing lustering scouring whitening brightening glazing sleeking lapping

Example sentences

  1. I am sanding the rough edges of the wooden table.
  2. She used sandpaper to sand the old paint off the walls.
  3. The carpenter spent hours sanding the wood to make it smooth.
  4. My dad is sanding the deck to get it ready for summer.
  5. Sanding is an important step in refinishing furniture.

Quotes

  • "Sand and sanding are some of the most ancient of all the woodworking techniques." - Leonard Lee
  • "A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist." - Louis Nizer
  • "I like to think that one of the best brews in the world is the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the sound of sanding wood." - Norm Abram

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