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SANDPAPERY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sandpapery mean? 

SANDPAPERY (adjective)
  The adjective SANDPAPERY has 1 sense:

1. having the abrasive texture of sandpaperplay

  Familiarity information: SANDPAPERY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SANDPAPERY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having the abrasive texture of sandpaper

Similar:

rough; unsmooth (having or caused by an irregular surface)

Derivation:

sandpaper (stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand)


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