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- To smooth or clean a surface by rubbing with sandpaper. This process is typically done with hand tools like sandpaper and blocks, unlike grinding, which usually refers to power tools such as angle grinders.
- Loose, unconsolidated accumulations of detrital sediment, primarily consisting of rounded grains of quartz. In soil mechanical analysis, sand is classified as having a grain size between 0.06 mm and 2.0 mm.
- To apply a thin layer of sand or sand and salt to icy road surfaces in order to increase traction. This is a common practice in colder regions during winter months to improve road safety.
See:
- Black Sand
- Silica Sand