Meaning of the word sand in English

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sand

US /sænd/

UK /sænd/

a loose granular material resulting from the disintegration of rocks, covering deserts, beaches, and riverbeds

Example:

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The children played in the sand on the beach.

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The desert is covered with vast expanses of sand.

Synonym:

grit dust grains

smooth (something) with sandpaper or a similar abrasive

Example:

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He carefully sanded the wooden table before painting it.

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You need to sand down the rough edges of the board.

Synonym:

abrade grind polish smooth

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