sand in Swahili
sand in Swahili is mchanga — sand means loose grains of rock, finer than gravel but coarser than silt, found on beaches and in deserts.
sand in Swahili
mchanga
finely ground rock
What does "sand" mean?
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noun Loose grains of rock, finer than gravel but coarser than silt, found on beaches and in deserts.
"The children built a castle out of wet sand near the shoreline."
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noun A pale beige colour resembling that of typical sand.
"She painted the bedroom walls a soft sand colour."
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noun Personal courage or grit.
"It took real sand to stand up to the whole room like that."
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verb To smooth or clean a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or an abrasive.
"He sanded the tabletop before applying the varnish."
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sand in a sentence
- The children built a castle out of wet sand near the shoreline.
- After the walk, I emptied sand out of both my shoes.
- She painted the bedroom walls a soft sand colour.
- The sofa comes in grey, navy or sand, and we chose the lightest.
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What is "sand" in Swahili?
"sand" in Swahili is mchanga. sand means: Loose grains of rock, finer than gravel but coarser than silt, found on beaches and in deserts.
How do you use "sand" in a sentence?
Example: "The children built a castle out of wet sand near the shoreline." In Swahili, "sand" is mchanga.
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