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/sænd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sand mean?

noun, verb

A naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. To cover or smooth with sand, especially to make something more comfortable or to conceal its surface.

Example

"The children played on the beach, building sandcastles and tunnels in the sand."

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