sandblast

sandblast
/sand"blast', -blahst'/, n.
1. a blast of air or steam laden with sand, used to clean, grind, cut, or decorate hard surfaces, as of glass, stone, or metal.
2. the apparatus used to apply such a blast.
v.t., v.i.
3. to clean, smooth, etc., with a sandblast.
[1870-75; SAND + BLAST]

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