26984 words

sand

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
a substance that consists of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts:

Examples:

a grain of sand
The children played all day in/on the sand.
coarse/fine sand
Mix one part sand to three parts cement.
2
large flat areas of sand near the sea:

Examples:

3
to make something smooth by rubbing it with something rough, especially sandpaper (= strong paper with sand attached to it):

Examples:

Sand the door (down) thoroughly before starting to paint.
4
a mass of very small grains that at one time were rock and now form deserts and beaches
5
to make a surface smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper (= strong, rough paper) or with a special tool:

Examples:

The bookcase has to be sanded and stained.

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