abraders
Rough surface shapers
Abraders are tools or substances used for grinding, smoothing, or wearing away surfaces through friction.
The term covers everything from industrial equipment to simple implements like sandpaper or pumice stones.
In archaeology, abraders are rough stones used for shaping or polishing other materials: The excavation yielded several abraders made of sandstone.
Stored collection of data
- raspCoarse shaping tool
- sandblasterPressurized abrasive cleaning device
- graterFood-shredding kitchen tool
- planeWinged flying vehicle
polisher · scraper · pumice stone · rotary tool · wire brush · sanding block · belt sander · orbital sander
Abrasive-coated finishing material
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
- aluminum oxideMetal-oxygen ceramic compound
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
garnet · pumice · diamond dust · zirconia · flint · emery cloth · rubbing compound
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- filingStoring documents systematically
- raspingHarsh and grating
scraping · grinding · smoothing · sharpening · deburring · finishing · honing · lapping
Resistance between touching surfaces
- erosionGradual wearing away
- attritionGradual reduction through loss
- degradationDecline in condition
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
scoring · scratching · gouging · pitting · grooving · channeling · thinning · wearing
Craft of shaping lumber
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- surface prepReadying material for coating
- paint removalEliminating applied coatings
- rust removalEliminating metal oxidation
gem cutting · lapidary · cabinetmaking · auto body · deburring · tool sharpening
file
Stored collection of data
- raspCoarse shaping tool
- sandblasterPressurized abrasive cleaning device
- graterFood-shredding kitchen tool
plane · polisher · scraper · pumice stone · rotary tool · wire brush · sanding block · belt sander · orbital sander · angle grinder
sandpaper
Abrasive-coated finishing material
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
- aluminum oxideMetal-oxygen ceramic compound
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
corundum · garnet · pumice · diamond dust · zirconia · flint · emery cloth · rubbing compound
scouring
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- buffingFriction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- filingStoring documents systematically
rasping · scraping · grinding · smoothing · sharpening · deburring · finishing · honing · lapping · burnishing
friction
Resistance between touching surfaces
- erosionGradual wearing away
- attritionGradual reduction through loss
- degradationDecline in condition
deterioration · scoring · scratching · gouging · pitting · grooving · channeling · thinning · wearing
woodworking
Craft of shaping lumber
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- surface prepReadying material for coating
- paint removalEliminating applied coatings
rust removal · gem cutting · lapidary · cabinetmaking · auto body · deburring · tool sharpening
abraderspolishers
Things that create shine
buffers · smoothers · burnishers · finishers · lubricants