English Words Starting With S

• sand shark

  nounB2
  /ˈsænd ˌʃɑːk/A relatively small, bottom-dwelling shark of the genus Carcharias, often found in shallow coastal waters on or near sandy seabeds.
• sand shoe

  nounLow (Regional, dated)
  /ˈsænd ʃuː/A lightweight shoe, often canvas-topped with a rubber sole, designed originally for wear on sandy beaches.
• sand shrimp

  nounLow (specialist/regional)
  /ˈsænd ˌʃrɪmp/A small, burrowing crustacean typically found in sandy, shallow coastal waters.
• sand springs

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌsprɪŋz/A geological phenomenon where water flows to the surface through a permeable sand or gravel layer, often creating a small pool or wetland.
• sand stargazer

  nounRare
  /ˈsænd ˌstɑː.ɡeɪ.zə/A small, predatory marine fish of the family Dactyloscopidae that buries itself in sand with only its eyes visible.
• sand table

  nounC2
  /ˈsænd ˌteɪ.bəl/A shallow tray filled with sand, used for tactical simulations, educational play, or military planning.
• sand tiger

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌtaɪ.ɡə/A species of shark (Carcharias taurus) known for its fierce appearance but relatively docile nature toward humans.
• sand trap

  nounB2
  /ˈsænd ˌtræp/A hazard on a golf course, typically a depression filled with sand, designed to challenge players.
• sand verbena

  nounC1
  /ˈsænd vɜːˈbiːnə/A type of flowering plant belonging to the genus Abronia, typically found in sandy habitats like dunes and deserts.
• sand viper

  nounrare
  /sænd ˈvaɪpə/A venomous snake of the genus Cerastes, adapted to sandy desert environments.
• sand wasp

  nounC2
  /ˈsænd ˌwɒsp/A type of solitary wasp that typically nests in sandy ground.
• sand wedge

  nounLow
  /ˈsænd ˌwɛdʒ/A type of golf club designed with a wide, heavy sole, used primarily to hit the ball out of sand hazards (bunkers).
• sand yacht

  nounlow
  /ˈsænd ˌjɒt/A land‑sailing vehicle with wheels and a sail, used on beaches or dry lakes.
• sand-cast

  verbverb-transitiveLow frequency (C2)
  /ˈsænd ˌkɑːst/To form (an object, typically metal) by pouring molten material into a mold made of compacted sand.
• sand-groper

  nounLow
  /ˈsandˌɡrəʊpə/A nickname for a person from Western Australia; also, a type of insect that burrows in sand.
• sand-lime brick

  nounTechnical/Low Frequency
  /ˈsænd ˌlaɪm ˌbrɪk/A type of building brick manufactured from sand and lime, hardened by chemical reaction under steam pressure, rather than by firing in a kiln.
• sandage

  nounExtremely Rare / Technical
  A cosmological unit of time representing the current age of the universe in the specific context of the cosmological model developed by astronomer Allan Sandage.
• sandakan

  nounLow
  /ˈsændəkæn/A place name; specifically, a major city and district in the state of Sabah, Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo.
• sandal

  nounverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈsæn.dəl/A type of light open shoe consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps or thongs.
• sandalwood

  nounLow to medium
  /ˈsændlwʊd/A fragrant wood from trees of the genus Santalum, used primarily for carving, incense, and perfumes.

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