sandblast
sandblast — noun
1. a concentrated stream of sand particles forced through a nozzle by compressed ai
a concentrated stream of sand particles forced through a nozzle by compressed air, used for smoothing, cutting through, or carving patterns on hard surfaces such as glass, stone, or metal.
The artist used a sandblast to carve a delicate floral pattern into the church window.
usually singular; 'used a sandblast to [verb]'
Before painting the old wall, the workers used a sandblast to remove years of grime.
A sandblast can cut through granite when the machine is set to high pressure.
Kenji watched as the sandblast etched the family name onto the marble headstone.
- sand jet
more technical, emphasising the physical stream rather than the process
- abrasive blast
broader term that includes other materials such as baking soda or crushed glass
用法筆記
The term can refer either to the jet of sand itself or to the machine that produces it. The singular form is much more common than the plural.
sandblast — verb
1. to direct a stream of sand at high speed onto a hard surface in order to clean i
to direct a stream of sand at high speed onto a hard surface in order to clean it, remove old paint, or add a decorative design.
The restoration team sandblasted the old stone church tower to reveal its original colour.
often passive possible: 'The tower was sandblasted...'
Diego sandblasted the rust off the iron gate before applying a fresh coat of paint.
sandblast + noun + off [material]
The bathroom mirror was sandblasted with a wavy pattern to give it a frosted look.
Ravindra's company specialises in sandblasting company logos onto polished granite signs.
The workers sandblasted the concrete floor to create a textured non-slip surface.
- abrade
more formal and general; does not specify the use of sand or a machine
- grit-blast
similar process but uses other abrasive materials such as aluminium oxide
- etch
specifically for decorative engraving, usually with acid or fine tools, not sand
文法句型
sandblast + noun phrase (surface)
sandblast + noun phrase + off/away (material being removed)
sandblast + noun phrase + onto (pattern)
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive constructions when the surface or object is the topic (e.g., 'the steel beams were sandblasted'). The verb often pairs with the prepositions 'off' or 'away' to indicate what is being removed.