sand
sand Lexical Profile
sand Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A loose granular substance resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks, forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the seabed, and deserts.
"The children spent the afternoon building a massive castle out of wet sand."
An extensive area of granular mineral particles, such as a beach, a stretch of shoreline, or a desert.
"We walked for miles along the golden sands of the pristine coastline."
North American Firmness of character, courage, or stamina.
"It took a lot of sand to stand up to the corrupt officials in that town."
• verb
To smooth or polish a surface with sandpaper or a mechanical sander.
"Before applying the fresh coat of paint, you need to sand the old wooden table thoroughly."
To sprinkle or cover a surface with sand, often to provide traction or absorb liquid.
"The maintenance crew had to sand the icy roads to prevent vehicles from slipping."
• Rhymes for sand
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'sand', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'zand' and German 'Sand'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.