Sand: meaning, definitions and examples

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sand

[ sænd ]

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on the beach

loose particles of hard material worn by water or wind into smooth, often brightly colored grains

Synonyms

grains, grit, particles

Examples of usage

the children were playing in the sand
the beach was covered in golden sand

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construction

a loose granular substance, typically pale yellow, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the seabed, and deserts

Synonyms

granules, grit, particles

Examples of usage

the workers used sand to fill in the gaps between the bricks
the desert stretched as far as the eye could see, with nothing but sand

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smooth

smooth or polish with sandpaper or a mechanical sander

Synonyms

grind, polish, smooth

Examples of usage

he carefully sanded down the wooden table to remove the rough edges
the carpenter sanded the door to prepare it for painting

Translations

Translations of the word "sand" in other languages:

🇵🇹 areia

🇮🇳 रेत

🇩🇪 Sand

🇮🇩 pasir

🇺🇦 пісок

🇵🇱 piasek

🇯🇵 砂 (すな)

🇫🇷 sable

🇪🇸 arena

🇹🇷 kum

🇰🇷 모래

🇸🇦 رمل

🇨🇿 písek

🇸🇰 piesok

🇨🇳 沙子 (shāzi)

🇸🇮 pesek

🇮🇸 sandur

🇰🇿 құм

🇬🇪 ქვიშა

🇦🇿 qum

🇲🇽 arena

Word origin

The word 'sand' originated from the Old English word 'sund', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sando'. Sand has been used by humans for various purposes throughout history, such as in construction, glass-making, and agriculture. It is a vital natural resource that plays a significant role in shaping landscapes and ecosystems.

See also: sandal, sandbox, sandpaper, sandpiper, sandpit, sandwich, sandy.