SANDER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

drum sander; electric sander; sander; smoother

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("sander" is a kind of...):

power tool (a tool driven by a motor)

Meronyms (parts of "sander"):

electric motor (a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work)

Derivation:

sand (rub with sandpaper)