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Definition of sander

sander

/ˈsæn.dɚ/
san · der
Plural:sanders
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• noun

1

A power tool or manual device fitted with sandpaper or another abrasive material, used for smoothing, polishing, or stripping wood and other surfaces.

Example

"The carpenter used an orbital sander to smooth the oak tabletop before applying a coat of varnish."

2

North American A municipal truck or mechanical attachment that spreads sand and salt on icy roads to improve traction during winter weather.

Example

"After the freezing rain stopped, the highway department sent out a fleet of sanders to treat the treacherous mountain passes."

3

A person whose job or task is to smooth surfaces using sandpaper or a sanding machine.

Example

"In the furniture factory, each cabinet passed from the assemblers to the sanders before entering the finishing room."

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• Nearby Words

sandcastle
sanddab
sandeel
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sandersonia
sandfish
sandfly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sander. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sander
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