sands

/S AE1 N D Z/

noun

1
Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
2
(often in the plural) A beach or other expanse of sand.
“The Canadian tar sands are a promising source of oil.”
3
(circa 1920) Personal courage.
4
A particle from 62.5 microns to 2 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
5
A light beige colour, like that of typical sand.
6
A single grain of sand.
7
A moment or interval of time; the term or extent of one's life (referring to the sand in an hourglass).

verb

1
To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
2
To cover with sand.
3
To blot ink using sand.

noun

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