Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In ceramics, the process of testing the surface of gilding, after it has been fired, with fine sand and water, to try whether the firing has been insufficient (in which case the gold will not adhere) or excessive (in which case the gold will not be brilliant).
- noun The process of burying oysters in sand, mud, etc.; also, accumulation of foreign matter on their shells, or this matter itself.
- noun The act of mixing with sand.
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- verb Present participle of
sand . - noun The act or process of sanding, such as the application of
sandpaper . - noun A type of
dancing where the floor is covered insand . See Sanding (dance).
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Examples
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The sanding is not as smooth as some unfinished pencils, but it is made up for by the fact that you can get a serious grip on this pencil.
Boing Boing: August 28, 2005 - September 3, 2005 Archives 2005
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I think the sanding is the most important part of the process - and even more crucial with a dark finish. tmoore on January 26th 2010 at 10: 14pm view tmoore's
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I think the sanding is the most important part of the process - and even more crucial with a dark finish.
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I think the sanding is the most important part of the process - and even more crucial with a dark finish.
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pearl sugar also called sanding sugar or decorating sugar, 198
The Christmas Cookie Cookbook Ann Pearlman 2010
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The rule applies to any work that might disturb lead-based paint in a home, such as sanding and refinishing, as well as less-obvious projects like replacing windows.
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We often have a hard time appreciating the stage we are currently in but I believe that one day we will understand how important the 'sanding' and 'priming ' will be to the finished product ...
Dr. Norma Bowe: Lessons Learned: Sometimes "No Day at the Beach" Dr. Norma Bowe 2010
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We often have a hard time appreciating the stage we are currently in but I believe that one day we will understand how important the 'sanding' and 'priming ' will be to the finished product ...
Dr. Norma Bowe: Lessons Learned: Sometimes "No Day at the Beach" Dr. Norma Bowe 2010
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We often have a hard time appreciating the stage we are currently in but I believe that one day we will understand how important the 'sanding' and 'priming ' will be to the finished product ...
Dr. Norma Bowe: Lessons Learned: Sometimes "No Day at the Beach" Dr. Norma Bowe 2010
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We often have a hard time appreciating the stage we are currently in but I believe that one day we will understand how important the 'sanding' and 'priming ' will be to the finished product ...
Dr. Norma Bowe: Lessons Learned: Sometimes "No Day at the Beach" Dr. Norma Bowe 2010
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