sand
noun
the more or less fine debris of rocks, consisting of small, loose grains, often of quartz.
sanding
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present participleof sand.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The pad of my left foot felt as if I’d stepped on a sanding belt.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
That might mean, for instance, sanding, patching and repainting interior doors instead of buying new ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
Made with real Muscat grape juice, these gummies feature a jelly-like center and are coated in a decent amount of sour sanding.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2025
Wednesday's report revealed the driver was supposed to check the sanding system, but was unable to do so because the train was parked next to a platform.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
Pocock had spent his days at Travers Island carefully sanding down the shell’s hull and then applying coat after coat of marine varnish, buffing each coat until the shell glistened.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
