a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, river beds, the seabed, and deserts.
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(sands)
an expanse of sand.
▸technical sediment whose particles are larger than silt.
N. Amer.informal firmness of purpose.
a pale yellow-brown colour.
v.
smooth with sandpaper or a sander.
sprinkle or overlay with sand.
Phrase
drive
(or run)
(something)
into the sand come (or bring something) to a halt.
the sands
(of time)
are running out the allotted time is nearly at an end.
[with ref. to the sand of an hourglass.]
