Sand
/sˈænd/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
Your scheme is like a house built on the sand.
Dry sand absorbs water.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The children built an elaborate castle in the ____ at the edge of the beach.