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Schleifpapier

sandpaper

noun SHLYFE-pa-peer Rare

Usage Note

Schleifpapier is sandpaper, also called Sandpapier; the grit number indicates coarseness. The verb schleifen means to sand or grind, as in die Oberfläche schleifen.

Examples

"Glätte die Kanten mit feinem Schleifpapier."

Natural Translation

Smooth the edges with fine sandpaper.

Literal Translation

Smooth the edges with fine sanding-paper.

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