Sand: meaning, definitions and examples

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sand

 

[ sรฆnd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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
Context #2 | Noun

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
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น areia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piasek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ‚ (ใ™ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญsek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piesok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™ๅญ (shฤzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pesek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sandur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arena

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,812, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.