plural of sander
"The antique box was carved from rich red sanders that held a fragrant aroma."
sandalwood, especially the red sandalwood
In plain English: Sanders are small, gritty particles of sand that get kicked up by wind or water and can irritate your skin if you touch them.
"The sander on my workbench is covered in fine sawdust from polishing wood."
Usage: Use this term specifically to refer to high-quality red sandalwood timber prized in traditional medicine and incense. Do not confuse it with general sandalwood varieties unless distinguishing between species is necessary for trade or botanical accuracy.
A patronymic surname, from given names
"The mayor announced that his daughter Sanders would run in the next election."
The word "sandals" comes from the Arabic term for sandalwood and traveled into English through Middle French. Originally referring to the fragrant wood itself before becoming associated with footwear made from it.