Sandblastings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A process involving the use of high-pressure air to propel abrasive materials against surfaces for cleaning or shaping
2. The act of applying abrasive particles to a surface to prepare it for finishing or to remove contaminants
3. A technique commonly used in manufacturing and restoration to create a specific texture or finish on various materials

Etymology: "Sandblastings" is simply the plural of "sandblasting", the noun for the process of driving sand at high speed against a surface to clean, etch or shape it. The plural form is used when referring to several separate instances of that work, such as a series of cleaning jobs on different buildings or pieces of metal. The base word is a compound of "sand" and "blasting". "Sand" is an ancient English word for the fine granular rock particles that form beaches and deserts. "Blasting" comes from "blast", a word with roots in Old English meaning a gust of wind or a sudden puff of air, which later came to describe forcefully driven air or explosive force. Put together, the compound describes exactly what happens: a blast of air or force carrying grains of sand.

Synonyms: abrasive blasting