sandblast

/ˈsænbɫɑːst/

Definitions

1. noun

a device or process for cleaning surfaces, such as metal or stone, by shooting fine particles, typically sand or other abrasive material, against the surface.

“The artist used a sandblast to remove the old paint from the stone statue.”

2. verb

to clean (a surface) using a sandblast.

“The restorer will sandblast the metal parts to prepare them for painting.”

Synonyms

  • abrasive blast
  • sandblaster

Antonyms

  • buff
  • polish