sand down
Polish with grit
To sand down is to smooth a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or a similar abrasive, typically removing roughness, old finish, or imperfections: Sand down the table before you stain it.
The phrase emphasizes reduction—wearing material away to create an even surface.
Often shortened to just sand when context is clear.
- even outMake uniformly level
- smooth finishSurface without texture
- orbital sanderPower tool spinning abrasive
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- finishingBringing to completion
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