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)