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Word: Sand
Speech Type: Noun
Old English sand, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zand and German Sand
sand
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
Short Definition:loose granular substance resulting from erosion of siliceous and other rocks
Examples:- this magical coast boasts mile upon mile of golden sand
- Britain's soils are mixtures of sands, silts, and clays
a light yellow-brown colour like that of sand.
Short Definition:light yellow-brown colour like that of sand
firmness of purpose
Short Definition:firmness of purpose
Examples:- no one has the sand to stand against him
Word: Sand
Speech Type: Verb
sand
smooth or polish with sandpaper or a mechanical sander
Short Definition:smooth or polish with sandpaper or mechanical sander
Examples:- mask off the area to be painted and sand it down
sprinkle or overlay with sand, to give better purchase on a surface.
Short Definition:sprinkle or overlay with sand, to give better purchase on surface
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