: one that sands: such as
a
: a device for spreading sand on newly surfaced or icy roads
also
: the device together with the truck that bears it
b
: a device that smooths, polishes, or scours by means of abrasive material
called also sanding machine
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To protect your walls from dust, attach plastic sheeting with painter’s tape—this is especially important when using a sander to create a smooth ceiling at the end of the project.
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After cleaning the furniture with a damp rag, sand it with 120-grit paper, by hand or with an orbital sander.
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Total cost, including an electric sander, paint and knobs, was under $200.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
To protect your walls from dust, attach plastic sheeting with painter’s tape—this is especially important when using a sander to create a smooth ceiling at the end of the project.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
After cleaning the furniture with a damp rag, sand it with 120-grit paper, by hand or with an orbital sander.
—Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
Total cost, including an electric sander, paint and knobs, was under $200.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
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sander
noun
sand·er
ˈsan-dər 
: one that sands: as
a
: a device for spreading sand (as on icy roads)
also
: a truck that carries such a device
b
: a power tool that smooths or polishes using a rough material (as sandpaper)
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