smoother

Thân thiện

A carpenter uses a smoother to sand the edge of a wooden board.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A power tool for sanding: A mechanical device, typically powered by an electric motor, used to make surfaces (especially wood) smooth by abrasion. It often uses a continuous loop or belt of sandpaper that moves rapidly.

Usage

• The word "smoother" as a noun specifically refers to the tool. It is a count noun (e.g., , , ).
• It is often used in the context of woodworking, carpentry, and finishing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The carpenter used an electric smoother to prepare the tabletop for varnishing.
  • For this project, you will need a belt smoother and a fine-grit sandpaper.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be part of compound nouns specifying the type of tool, such as or . However, these are distinct tools that incorporate the base function of a smoother.

Variants and Related Words

• Smooth (verb): To make a surface smooth. (e.g., )
• Sander (noun): A more common general synonym for a smoothing tool.
• Sanding block (noun): A simple, hand-held tool for smoothing surfaces.

Synonyms

• Sander
• Sanding tool
• Power sander

Antonyms

• Roughener (a tool or substance used to make a surface rough)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

Từ đồng nghĩa

• drum sander
• electric sander
• sander