— sandblaster , n.
/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 ]