Word: sanding
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: san
ding
Definition: The process of testing the surface of gilding, after it has been fired, with fine sand and water.
Morphemes:
Affix: sand
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form gerunds, a type of verbal nouns, from verbs.