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sand
noun /sænd/Definition
B1 [U] a substance that consists of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts: a grain of sand The children played all day in/on the sand. coarse/fine sand Mix one part sand to three parts cement.Types of rockPrecious and semi-precious stones sands [plural] › large flat areas of sand near the sea: miles of golden sandsCoasts and beachesBays and gulfs
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