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The correct spelling is sands.
How to pronounce sands
noun
Say it like: San-ds
The correct spelling is sands. Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction. For example: "The Canadian tar sands are a promising source of oil."
Usage Examples
“The Canadian tar sands are a promising source of oil.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
- 2.(often in the plural) A beach or other expanse of sand.
- 3.(circa 1920) Personal courage.
- 4.A particle from 62.5 microns to 2 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
- 5.A light beige colour, like that of typical sand.
verb
- 1.To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
- 2.To cover with sand.
- 3.To blot ink using sand.
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