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
this magical coast boasts mile upon mile of golden sand
Britain's soils are mixtures of sands, silts, and clays
a light yellow-brown colour like that of sand
firmness of purpose
no one has the sand to stand against him
smooth or polish with sandpaper or a mechanical sander
mask off the area to be painted and sand it down
sprinkle or overlay with sand, to give better purchase on a surface