Sand

Science / Weather / Sand: Loose particles of hard, broken rock or minerals. In observing, sand is reported when particles of sand are raised to sufficient height that reduces visibility. It is reported as 'SA' in an observation and on the METAR.
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Sand And Seed

Entertainment / Golf / Sand And Seed: (also 'divot mix') a mixture of sand and grass seed (sometimes also including soil and/or fertilizer) used to fill in divots MORE

Sand Trap

Entertainment / Golf / Sand Trap: (also 'trap, bunker, sand bunker') another commonly used term for a sand-filled bunker - a depression in the ground filled with a prepared surface of sand or similar MORE

Sandblasting

Science / Geology / Sandblasting: A physical weathering process in which rock is eroded by the impact of sand grains carried by the wind, frequently leading to ventifact formation of pebbles and cobbles. MORE

Sanding Surfaces

Lifestyle / Painting / Sanding Surfaces: A heavily pigmented finishing material used for building the surface to a smooth condition. It is sanded after drying. MORE

Quicksand

Science / Geology / Quicksand: A bed of sand that has a high water content. The water within the sand is often flowing through the spaces between the sand grains. This creates a soft, fluid-like material that yields easily to press MORE

Bar-Finger Sand

Science / Geology / Bar-Finger Sand: An elongated lens of sand deposited during the growth of a distributary in a delta. The bar at the distributary mouth is the growing segment of the bar finger. MORE