sand (Meaning)
sand (n)
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
fortitude and determination
sand (v)
rub with sandpaper
sand (n.)
Fine particles of stone, esp. of siliceous stone, but not reduced to dust; comminuted stone in the form of loose grains, which are not coherent when wet.
A single particle of such stone.
The sand in the hourglass; hence, a moment or interval of time; the term or extent of one's life.
Tracts of land consisting of sand, like the deserts of Arabia and Africa; also, extensive tracts of sand exposed by the ebb of the tide.
Courage; pluck; grit.
sand (v. t.)
To sprinkle or cover with sand.
To drive upon the sand.
To bury (oysters) beneath drifting sand or mud.
To mix with sand for purposes of fraud; as, to sand sugar.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sand
sand Sentence Examples
- The sand danced in the wind, creating ethereal patterns on the beach.
- The children built an elaborate sandcastle, complete with moats and turrets.
- The desert stretched out as far as the eye could see, a vast expanse of golden sand.
- The sand clung to my feet, making each step a laborious task.
- The hourglass measured time with the inexorable flow of sand.
- The sandpaper abraded the wood, leaving a smooth and even surface.
- The sand filter cleansed the water, removing impurities and sediment.
- The quicksand threatened to engulf me, its grip tightening with every passing moment.
- The sand dunes formed a majestic landscape, rolling hills of shifting earth.
- The sandman visited me in my dreams, sprinkling sand in my eyes and lulling me into slumber.
FAQs About the word sand
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The sand danced in the wind, creating ethereal patterns on the beach.
The children built an elaborate sandcastle, complete with moats and turrets.
The desert stretched out as far as the eye could see, a vast expanse of golden sand.
The sand clung to my feet, making each step a laborious task.
