verbπShareTo abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it."He is sanding the wooden chair to remove the old paint. "materialtechnicalworkprocessindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with sand."The city worker was sanding the icy roads to prevent accidents. "materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blot ink using sand."Before blotting paper was common, people were sanding wet ink to prevent smudging. "stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process by which something is sanded; the application of sandpaper, etc."The sanding of the old wooden chair made it smooth and ready for painting. "materialprocessactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of dancing where the floor is covered in sand. See Sanding (dance)."The school's dance club practiced their sanding, moving gracefully over the sandy floor. "danceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of testing the surface of gilding, after it has been fired, with fine sand and water."After the ceramic vase was gilded and fired, the artist performed sanding to refine the golden surface, using fine sand and water for a smooth finish. "artmaterialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of burying oysters in sand."The old records mention sanding as a traditional method to protect the oyster beds from harsh winter weather. "agricultureprocessanimalfoodoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of applying sand to rails in railway track to aid adhesion."The train experienced wheel slippage on the wet rails, but the automatic sanding helped it regain traction and continue uphill. "technicalmachineprocessvehicleindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
