Definition of "sand"
- noun
Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
A beach or other expanse of sand.
Personal courage (used before or around 1920s).
A particle from 62.5 microns to 2 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
A light beige colour, like that of typical sand.
- adjective
Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.
- verb
To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
To cover with sand.
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