sand

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Meanings
noun
  • a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, river beds, the seabed, and deserts.
    E.g. this magical coast boasts mile upon mile of golden sand
  • a light yellow-brown colour like that of sand.
  • firmness of purpose.
    E.g. no one has the sand to stand against him
verb
  • smooth or polish with sandpaper or a mechanical sander.
    E.g. mask off the area to be painted and sand it down
  • sprinkle or overlay with sand, to give better purchase on a surface.

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