CEFR B2

sander

noun

Meaning

A tool or machine used for smoothing surfaces by rubbing them with abrasive material.

Examples

He attached a new sheet of sandpaper to his orbital sander before starting the project.
The carpenter used a belt sander to quickly level the uneven floorboards.

Synonyms: file, buffer, abrasive, polisher

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sander (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsændər/

Definition

A tool or machine used for smoothing surfaces by rubbing them with abrasive material.

Examples

He attached a new sheet of sandpaper to his orbital sander before starting the project.
The carpenter used a belt sander to quickly level the uneven floorboards.
You should wear a dust mask whenever you operate a sander in a closed room.

Synonyms of sander

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