glass paper

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noun

1

: a strong paper faced with pulverized glass and used in abrading or smoothing slight irregularities in surfaces (as of wood)

2

: a paper made from extremely fine glass fibers and marked by high resistance to moisture, heat, light, and vermin

glass-paper

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to abrade or smooth with glass paper

Word History

Etymology

Noun

glass entry 1 + paper

Transitive verb

glass paper

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