sand
//sænd//
Noun
sandSingular
sandsPlural
1
Loose granular material consisting of small grains of rock or minerals, especially quartz, found on beaches, in deserts, and in riverbeds
The children played in the sand at the beach.
2
A beach or desert area covered with sand
We walked along the white sands of the beach.
3
A light yellowish-brown color resembling sand
She painted the walls in a warm sand color.
Verb
1
To smooth or polish a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or another abrasive material
He sanded the wooden table to make it smooth.
2
To sprinkle or cover with sand
They sanded the icy road to make it safer.