Sanding

Sanding
Sand Sand, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sanded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sanding}.] 1. To sprinkle or cover with sand. [1913 Webster]

2. To drive upon the sand. [Obs.] --Burton. [1913 Webster]

3. To bury (oysters) beneath drifting sand or mud. [1913 Webster]

4. To mix with sand for purposes of fraud; as, to sand sugar. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

5. To grind down or make smooth by rubbing with an abrasive object, esp. with sandpaper; to sand down. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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