Akademik

1. noun

a) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see ), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction. Sand may be blown around by the wind; gravel is too heavy, and silt (on beaches) does not usually have time to dry out between tides.

b) (often in plural sands) a beach or other expanse of sand.

2. adjective

Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

3. verb

a) To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.

b) To cover with sand.