sand table
ˈsænd ˌteɪbəl
sand table: raised sandbox for children to play
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Definition of sand table - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
playgroundraised sandbox for children to play
  • The kids enjoyed building castles on the sand table.
playground sandbox
2.
militaryTECH.raised sandbox for soldiers to plan tacticsTECH.
  • The officers gathered around the sand table to strategize.
3.
modelingTECH.surface for modelling sand into relief mapsTECH.
  • The geologists used a sand table to illustrate the terrain.
sandbox
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  • sand table: raised sandbox for children to play
    raised sandbox for children to play
  • sand table: raised sandbox for soldiers to plan tactics
    raised sandbox for soldiers to plan tactics
  • sand table: surface for modelling sand into relief maps
    surface for modelling sand into relief maps

Expressions with sand

sleep sandn.
small crusty deposits in the eyes after sleep
I wiped the sleep sand from my eyes.
sand downv.
make smooth by rubbing with sandpaper
He decided to sand down the rough edges of the wooden table..
sand offv.
make a surface smooth using sandpaper
He sanded off the rough edges of the table.
pound sandv.
engage in a pointless activity
He told me to pound sand when I asked for help.
buried in the sandadj.
covered by sand
The treasure was buried in the sand.
head in the sandn.
ignoring reality or facts to avoid problems
He has a head in the sand about his finances.

Expressions with table

table talkn.
casual conversation during a meal
The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter..
top tablen.
main table at a formal event
The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.
Lord's tablen.
the sacrament of Holy Communion
She received the Lord's table with reverence.
foot of the tablen.
physical end part of a table
The vase is at the foot of the table.
head of the tablen.
position at the end of a table
He sat at the head of the table during dinner.
set the tablev.
arrange plates and utensils for a meal
She set the table before dinner.
pound the tablev.
hit a table forcefully with one's hand
He got angry and pounded the table.
beneath the tableadv.
in a position directly under a table
The cat is hiding beneath the table.
bottom of the tablen.
the last place in a competition or league
They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.
bring to the tablev.
offer something useful or beneficial
She brings valuable experience to the table.

Terms related to sand table

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activityboxchildrenfunplayrecreationsanddrillexercisemaneuveroperationrehearsal

Examples of sand table in a sentence

  • Parents watched as their children played at the sand table.
  • The general used the sand table for the mock battle.
  • Cadets practiced maneuvers on the sand table.
  • Children played creatively on the sand table in class.
  • The military used a sand table for strategic planning.

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  1. French:table de sable, table à modeler, ...
  2. German:Spieltisch, Plansandkasten, ...
  3. Italian:tavolo di sabbia, tavolo per modellare, ...
  4. Spanish:mesa de arena, ...
  5. Portuguese:mesa de areia, ...
  6. Chinese:沙桌, 沙盘, ...
  7. Japanese:砂場, 砂盤, ...
  8. Arabic:طاوِلَة رَمْل, طاولة الرمل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֻׁלְחָן חוֹל, דֶּגֶם חוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:песочный стол, стол для моделирования, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пісочниця, військова пісочниця, ...
  12. Hindi:रेत की मेज, रणनीति तालिका, ...

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