Sandpapery (Adjective)
Meaning
Having the abrasive texture of sandpaper.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The skin on his elbows had become sandpapery from years of leaning against rough tree trunks while hunting.
- The leaves of the cactus were sandpapery to the touch, warning off potential predators.
- Her fingertips were sandpapery from using a rough scrubber to clean the stubborn stain.
- The inside of the wool sweater was sandpapery against her skin, causing her to itch.
- The texture of the coral reef was sandpapery in some areas, where the constant tidal action had worn away the softer layers.