English Words Starting With S

• sand crack

  nounLow (C2+/Specialist)
  /ˈsænd ˌkræk/A painful, vertical fissure in a horse's hoof, typically caused by poor hoof condition and starting at the ground surface.
• sand cricket

  nounLow (Specialized)
  /ˈsænd ˌkrɪk.ɪt/A small insect of the family Gryllidae that lives in sandy habitats, such as beaches or deserts.
• sand dab

  nounC1
  /ˈsænd ˌdæb/A small flatfish found on sandy sea bottoms, especially of the genus Citharichthys.
• sand dollar

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌdɒlər/A flat, round, white skeleton of a sea urchin found on sandy beaches.
• sand eel

  nounC2
  /ˈsænd ˌiːl/A small, slender, silvery fish that burrows in sandy shores.
• sand flea

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌfliː/A tiny flea that lives in sandy coastal areas or deserts and bites humans and animals.
• sand grouse

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ɡraʊs/A bird of the family Pteroclidae, adapted to arid environments, known for its ability to carry water in its breast feathers for its chicks.
• sand hopper

  nounC2
  /ˈsænd ˌhɒp.ər/A small, jumping crustacean found on sandy beaches.
• sand jack

  nounVery low (specialist/technical/historical)
  /ˈsænd ˌdʒæk/A mechanical device used in foundries or construction for lifting or applying pressure, often using sand as a key component of its operation.
• sand lance

  nounLow (Specialist/Biology)
  /ˈsænd ˌlɑːns/A small, slender marine fish of the family Ammodytidae, which burrows in sandy seabeds.
• sand leek

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsænd liːk/A wild plant of the genus Allium, specifically Allium scorodoprasum, related to garlic, typically found in sandy soils.
• sand lily

  nounLow
  /sænd ˈlɪli/A perennial flowering plant that grows in sandy soils, typically with white star-shaped flowers, belonging to the genus Leucocrinum.
• sand lizard

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌlɪz.əd/A small, ground-dwelling lizard (Lacerta agilis) native to Europe and parts of Asia, typically found in sandy habitats like heathlands and dunes.
• sand martin

  nounC2
  /ˈsænd ˌmɑː.tɪn/A small migratory bird of the swallow family with brown upper parts and white underparts, which nests in tunnels dug in sandbanks.
• sand myrtle

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsænd ˌmɜː.tl̩/A low-growing, evergreen shrub native to sandy habitats in the southeastern United States, bearing clusters of small white or pink flowers.
• sand painting

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌpeɪntɪŋ/A traditional and often ritualistic art form in which coloured sands, pigments, or powders are arranged into intricate, temporary designs, often on a flat surface.
• sand pear

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌpeə/A type of pear with a gritty, sandy texture when eaten, typically referring to Asian pear varieties (Pyrus pyrifolia).
• sand perch

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd pɜːtʃ/A small marine fish, typically found in sandy coastal waters, often referring to various species of the family Serranidae or related families.
• sand pile

  nounB1
  /ˈsænd ˌpaɪl/A heap or mound of sand, often created by children playing or as a stockpile for construction.
• sand rat

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈsænd ˌræt/A small rodent, typically of the genus Psammomys or other genera, adapted to live in arid, sandy environments, such as deserts.

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