Word: SAND
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Definition of SAND
- 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.
- (often in the plural) A beach or other expanse of sand.
"The Canadian tar sands are a promising source of oil."
- (circa 1920) Personal courage.
- Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.
- To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
- To cover with sand.
- To blot ink using sand.
- A sandpiper.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "sand" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "sand", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SAND:
- # the sand effect
- # master of sand
- # playing with sand
- # in terms of sand
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