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 sand sand /ˈsænd/

noun

  1. () A loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral  ( sand )
    a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
     The sand between my toes reminded me of childhood summer days.
    The sand between my toes reminded me of childhood summer days.
  2. [Informal, N. American] Fortitude and determination  ( grit , gumption [Informal] , moxie [Informal, N. American] , backbone , guts , sand [Informal, N. American] )
    fortitude and determination
     He didn't have the guts to try it
    he didn't have the guts to try it

verb

  1. () Rub with sandpaper  ( sandpaper , sand )
    rub with sandpaper
     Sandpaper the wooden surface
    sandpaper the wooden surface

 Sand

    noun

    1. French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)  ( Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin , Baroness Dudevant , George Sand , Sand )
      French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)