Abrader (Noun)
Meaning
A tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dentist used a small abrader to gently smooth out the rough edges of the patient's teeth.
- A floor polisher is a type of abrader that uses rotating pads to wear down and polish the surface of a floor.
- The abrader attachment on the power tool made quick work of removing old varnish from the wooden deck.
- In the factory, an abrader was used to polish the metal components to a high shine.
- The craftsman used a handheld abrader to smooth out the intricate carvings on the wooden figurine.