Meaning & use
DA sander
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Meaning
nouncountabletechnical
A power tool that sands a surface while the sanding pad both spins and moves in a small circle, giving a smooth finish.
Grammar: Countable: a DA sander, two DA sanders.
Patterns
- use a DA sander
- a DA sander with something
- sand something with a DA sander
He used a DA sander to smooth the car body before painting.
A DA sander leaves fewer swirl marks than a simple orbital sander.
Word forms
| plural | DA sanders |
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Common combinations
- use a DA sander
- Always wear a mask when you use a DA sander.
- DA sander disc
- Replace the DA sander disc when it becomes clogged.
- pneumatic DA sander
- The shop uses a pneumatic DA sander connected to an air hose.
- sand with a DA sander
- You can sand the primer with a DA sander at low speed.
Synonyms and how they differ
- dual-action sander
- The full form of the same tool; DA sander is the short, everyday workshop name.
- orbital sander
- An orbital sander moves the pad in a small circle but does not spin it, so it removes material differently.
Word family
- sand verb
- To smooth or clean a surface with sandpaper or a sander.
- sander noun
- Any tool or machine used for sanding.
Commonly confused: DA sander or orbital sander?
DA sander vs orbital sander
An orbital sander only moves the pad in a circle; a DA sander also spins it, so it cuts faster and can leave a finer finish.
Practice
What does the DA in DA sander mean?
Choose one answer.
DA stands for dual action, because the sanding pad both spins and moves in a small circle. The other options sound technical but are not the standard meaning.
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