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| sandbar |
a ridge of sand in a river or near a shore. It is formed by the action of waves or currents. |
| sandcastle |
a model of a castle made by molding wet sand at a beach. |
| sandpaper |
paper covered on one side with sand or some other rough material. It is used to smooth wood and other surfaces. [1/2 definitions] |
| sandstone |
rock that is formed mostly of sand and held together with a substance similar to cement. |
| sandy |
made of, containing, or like sand. [3 definitions] |
| shovel |
a similar but smaller scooping device, especially one used for gardening or for playing in sand. [1/6 definitions] |
| silt |
fine particles of earth, clay, or sand that eventually settle out of water. |
| wallow |
to roll the body in mud, sand, dirt, or water. |
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