sand

//sænd//
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Visual representation of sand

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.

Synonym

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.