sanding
|sand-ing|
/ˈsændɪŋ/
(sand)
granular material
Etymology
'sand' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sand', where it referred to loose granular material.
'sand' changed from Old English 'sand' and is related to Proto-Germanic '*sandaz' and Germanic cognates such as Dutch 'zand' and German 'Sand', eventually remaining as modern English 'sand'.
Initially, it meant 'granular material made of small rock particles'; over time it kept that primary meaning, and the verb 'to sand' developed from using sand or similar abrasives to rub surfaces.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of rubbing a surface with abrasive material (such as sandpaper) to make it smooth or to remove a layer.
Sanding the door before painting will help the paint adhere better.
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Verb 1
present participle or gerund form of 'sand' (to rub or smooth a surface with an abrasive).
They are sanding the floor to remove the old finish.
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Last updated: 2026/01/16 12:21