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sand

Pronunciation: [/ˈsænd/]

Word

Learn how to use sand in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “material”

(noun) tiny, loose grains that are found on beaches, in deserts, or used in construction. It is made up of small pieces of rocks and shells.

Example

The children built sandcastles at the beach.

Example

There was no sand in the desert, only rocks.

Example

Do you like playing in the sand at the beach?

Context: “surface”

(noun) a powdery substance that forms when something hard is rubbed or crushed against a surface. It can be used to make things smooth or clean.

Example

She used sand to scrub the rusty metal clean.

Example

There was sand left on the table after sanding it down.

Example

How do you remove scratches using sandpaper?

How to pronounce sand

Pronunciation: [/ˈsænd/]

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