1 [U] a substance that consists of very small fine grains of rock. Sand is found on beaches, in deserts, etc:
a grain of sand * Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. * His hair was the colour of sand. * The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a SANDPIT).
2 [U,C,usually pl.] a large area of sand on a beach:
We went for a walk along the sand. * children playing on the sand * miles of golden sands
seealsoSANDY
IDIOMS see HEADn., SHIFTv.
verb [VN] ~ sth (down) = SANDPAPER
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