Sand meaning

What does “sand” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sand” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral.

sand

noun

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
SynonymsGeorge Sand Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin Baroness Dudevant
fortitude and determination
“he didn't have the guts to try it”
Synonymsbackbone grit guts moxie gumption

verb

rub with sandpaper
“sandpaper the wooden surface”
Synonymssandpaper

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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