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sanded

|sand/ed|

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/ˈsændɪd/

(sand)

granular material

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
sandsandssandssandedsandedsandingsandersandy
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sanded' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sand', where Proto-Germanic '*sandaz' meant 'sand'.

Historical Evolution

'sanded' changed from Old English 'sand' (from Proto-Germanic '*sandaz') and developed as the regular past/past-participle form 'sanded' of the verb 'to sand' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English 'sanded'.

Meaning Changes

Initially related to the noun meaning 'sand' (the granular material); over time the verb sense 'to apply sand' and the derived sense 'to smooth with an abrasive' developed, producing the past form 'sanded'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'sand': to smooth or polish (a surface) by rubbing with sandpaper or another abrasive.

She sanded the tabletop before refinishing it.

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Verb 2

past tense or past participle form of 'sand': to apply or scatter sand on (a surface), for example to improve traction or cover ice.

They sanded the icy walkway to improve traction.

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Adjective 1

having been smoothed, finished, or coated by sanding; e.g., a sanded surface.

The sanded surface looked ready for staining.

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unsandedrough

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Last updated: 2025/12/22 11:05