Usually means: Material that grinds or polishes.
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Similar:
rough, scratchy, harsh, abradant, disagreeable, unsmooth, abrasive material, sandpaperish, sandpaperlike, asperous, more...

Opposite:
smooth, soft, gentle

Types:
sandpaper, steel wool, brillo pad, steel brush, emery board, pumice stone, sanding block, more...

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Adjectives:
fine, more, less, mild, coarse, loose, artificial, natural, hard, grit, coated

Crossword clues:
rough manner,   harsh tone,   grinding compound,   causing friction,   like sandpaper,   harsh personality,   harsh touch,   sandpaper type,   scraped raw,   sandpaper like

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