First Known Use: before 12th century
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1sand
noun \ˈsand\
: the very tiny, loose pieces of rock that cover beaches, deserts, etc.
: an area of sand
sands : the beach or desert
Full Definition of SAND
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a : a loose granular material that results from the disintegration of rocks, consists of particles smaller than gravel but coarser than silt, and is used in mortar, glass, abrasives, and foundry molds b : soil containing 85 percent or more of sand and a maximum of 10 percent of clay; broadly : sandy soil
3
: the sand in an hourglass; also : the moments of a lifetime —usually used in plural <the sands of this government run out very rapidly — H. J. Laski>
4
: an oil-producing formation of sandstone or unconsolidated sand
5
: firm resolution
6
: a yellowish-gray color
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Origin of SAND
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German sant sand, Latin sabulum, Greek psammos
Related to SAND
- Synonyms
- beachfront, sand(s), strand
2sand
transitive verb
: to make the surface of something smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper
: to spread sand over (an icy street, sidewalk, etc.) : to cover (something) with sand
Full Definition of SAND
1
: to sprinkle or dust with or as if with sand
2
: to cover or fill with sand
3
: to smooth or dress by grinding or rubbing with an abrasive (as sandpaper)
First Known Use of SAND
14th century
Sand
biographical name \ˈsand, ˈsäⁿ(n)d, ˈsäⁿ\
Definition of SAND
George 1804–1876 pseud. of Amandine-Aurore-Lucie (or -Lucile ) Du*de*vant \dued-ˈväⁿ, due-də-\ née Dupin Fr. writer
SANDED Defined for Kids
1sand
noun \ˈsand\
Definition of SAND for Kids
1
: loose material in grains produced by the natural breaking up of rocks
2
: a soil made up mostly of sand
2sand
verb
sand·edsand·ing
Definition of SAND for Kids
1
: to sprinkle with sand <The snowy roads were plowed and sanded.>
2
: to smooth or clean with sandpaper
— sand·er noun
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sand
noun \ˈsand\
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