°Rock that is
ground more finely than
gravel, but is not as fine as
silt (more formally, see ), forming
beaches and
deserts and also used in
construction. Sand may be blown around by the wind; gravel is too heavy, and silt (on beaches) does not usually have time to dry out between tides.
°(often in plural sands) a beach or other expanse of sand.
adjective
°Of a light
beige colour, like that of typical sand.
verb
°To
abrade the surface of (something) with sand or
sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.