Steel-wool Pad (Noun)
Meaning
Abrader consisting of a pad of steel wool used for polishing or smoothing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She gently rubbed the steel-wool pad over the surface of the wooden table to remove the imperfections.
- To remove the scratches from the metal surface, he applied some polishing compound to the steel-wool pad and started rubbing it gently.
- After using the steel-wool pad to smooth out the rough edges of the newly sanded wood, she applied a coat of varnish.
- The mechanic used a steel-wool pad to polish the rusty areas on the car's engine, restoring its original shine.
- With the help of a steel-wool pad, the furniture restorer was able to remove the old varnish from the antique table without damaging its surface.