electric sander
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Definition
- Noun:
- A power tool for sanding surfaces: An electric sander is a handheld power tool used to smooth or finish surfaces, typically wood, by abrasion with sandpaper.
- Mechanism: It operates using an electric motor to move a sanding attachment, such as a rotating disc, oscillating pad, or a continuous loop of sandpaper, at high speed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I need to use an electric sander to smooth this wooden tabletop before applying varnish.
- The carpenter selected a fine-grit sandpaper for the electric sander to achieve a perfectly smooth finish.
Advanced Usage
- "Orbital sander": A common type of electric sander where the sanding pad moves in small, tight circles (orbits) to minimize visible sanding marks.
- For the final finish, switch to an orbital sander.
- "Belt sander": A powerful type of electric sander that uses a continuous loop (belt) of sandpaper driven by rollers, often used for rapid material removal.
- The belt sander is too aggressive for this delicate trim work.
Variants and Related Words
- Sander (n): The general term for any tool used for sanding; an electric sander is a specific type.
- Both manual and electric sanders are useful for different tasks.
- Power sander (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "electric sander," though it can also include pneumatic (air-powered) sanders.
- This power sander makes refinishing the deck much faster.
Synonyms
- Power sander: A tool for sanding powered by electricity or compressed air.
- Sanding machine: A more formal or industrial term for a device that performs sanding.
Related Phrases
- "To sand down": The action performed using a sander.
- You'll need to sand down the old paint before repainting.
- "Sanding attachment": An accessory for a power tool that enables it to function as a sander.
- My drill has a sanding attachment for small jobs.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are no common idioms that specifically feature the term "electric sander." Idioms typically involve the verb "sand" in a metaphorical sense, not the tool itself.)
Noun
- a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor