sand off
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To use sandpaper to rub away a layer or rough part of something.
Literal meaning: To sand something off a surface — transparent.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To remove a coating, layer, or rough feature from a surface using sandpaper.
"She sanded off all the old varnish before applying a fresh coat to the table."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To remove a sharp edge or burr from a piece of wood or metal using sandpaper.
"Make sure you sand off any sharp edges before letting the children play with the toy."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in DIY and woodworking. The object is typically what is being removed (paint, rust, a blemish), unlike 'sand down' where the object is the surface itself.
Commonly used with
paint rust burr edge varnish layer
Forms
Base
sand off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sands off
he/she/it
Past simple
sanded off
yesterday
Past participle
sanded off
have + pp
-ing form
sanding off
continuous
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