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Definition of sanded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
textureTECH. having a smooth surface from sandingTECH.
- The table had a sanded finish.
2.
sand coveringcovered with sand
- The sanded path was difficult to walk on.
Origin of sanded
English, sand (sand) + -ed (having)
Examples of sanded in a sentence
She touched the sanded surface of the sculpture. The sanded beach stretched for miles along the coast. Their shoes filled with grit on the sanded trail.
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- French:poncé, ensablé, ...
- German:geschliffen, sandig, ...
- Italian:levigato, sabbioso, ...
- Spanish:lijado, arenoso, ...
- Portuguese:lixado, arenoso, ...
- Chinese:打磨光滑的, 铺沙的, ...
- Japanese:研磨された, 砂で覆われた, ...
- Arabic:مَصنْفَر, مُغَطّى بِرَمْل, ...
- Hebrew:מְשׁוּיָּף, חוֹלִי, ...
- Russian:отшлифованный, песчаный, ...
- Ukrainian:відшліфований, засипаний піском, ...
- Hindi:घिसा हुआ, रेतीला, ...
Definition of sand - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographysandy area like beach or desert
- We walked along the sands of the desert.
2.
geologyloose material of rock or mineral grains
- The children played in the sand at the beach.
3.
colorslight beige color seen on dry beaches
- She wore a sand-colored dress to the party.
Verb
1.
coveringspread fine grains over a surface for traction
- They sanded the icy road for safety.
2.
smoothingsmooth a surface by rubbing it with abrasive paper or particles
- She sanded the table before painting it.
3.
historyRare UK blot ink using sandRare UK
- In the past, scribes sanded their writings.
Images of sand
sandy area like beach or desert 
loose material of rock or mineral grains 
light beige color seen on dry beaches
Expressions with sand
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small crusty deposits in the eyes after sleep
I wiped the sleep sand from my eyes.
make smooth by rubbing with sandpaper
He decided to sand down the rough edges of the wooden table..
make a surface smooth using sandpaper
He sanded off the rough edges of the table.
engage in a pointless activity
He told me to pound sand when I asked for help.
covered by sand
The treasure was buried in the sand.
ignoring reality or facts to avoid problems
He has a head in the sand about his finances.
limit that someone will not cross or allow crossed
That was my line in the sand.
take something to a place where it is already plentiful
He tried to bring sand to the beach by adding more books to the library.
make plans without a solid base
Their business strategy was like building on sand.
not based on solid foundation
His argument was founded on sand and easily disproved.
change frequently and unpredictably
His opinions shift like sand, making him hard to trust.
something that can be easily erased or forgotten
Their names were like writing in the sand.
something that causes problems or delays
The unexpected snowstorm was sand in the gears of our travel plans.
large area covered with sand
The Sahara is a vast sea of sand.
convince someone to buy something unnecessary
He could sell sand in the desert with his charm.
sand that is black in color
She collected black sand for her art project.
single tiny particle of sand
She picked up a grain of sand from the beach.
raised sandbox for children to play
The kids enjoyed building castles on the sand table.
device measuring time by sand flow between two bulbs
She flipped the sand timer to start the game..
toy for creating shapes in sand
She used a sand toy to make a castle.
sand that is moist or damp
The children built a castle using wet sand.
lizard found in sandy environments
The sand lizard is well-adapted to its sandy habitat.
hill of sand shaped by wind or stabilized by plants
The sand dune was covered with grass and shaped by the wind.
having a coarse and grainy surface
The sand-cast finish gave the vase a rustic look.
Origin of sand
Old English, sand (sand)
Examples of sand in a sentence
The castle was built entirely of sand. The hourglass slowly emptied its sand. Sand covered the floor after the storm. The walls were painted in a soft sand hue. Her shoes matched the sand tone of her outfit. The workers sanded the floor before painting.
She sanded the wood to make it smooth. He sanded the rough edges of the shelf. They sanded the floor to remove old paint. They used to sand documents to dry the ink. Old manuscripts were often sanded to prevent smudging.
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- French:sable, sabler, ...
- German:Sand, streuen, ...
- Italian:sabbia, sabbiare, ...
- Spanish:arena, arenar, ...
- Portuguese:areia, espalhar areia, ...
- Chinese:沙地, 铺沙, ...
- Japanese:砂地, 砂で覆う, ...
- Arabic:رِمال, ذَرّ, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹל, לְפַזֵּר חוֹל, ...
- Russian:песок, посыпать, ...
- Ukrainian:пісок, посипати, ...
- Hindi:रेत, रेत छिड़कना, ...
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