black sand
Basaltic sand of volcanic origin, frequently found associated with volcanic islandsBasaltic sand of volcanic origin, frequently found associated with volcanic islands.
» The black volcanic sand beach stretched for miles.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)Basaltic sand of volcanic origin, frequently found associated with volcanic islands.
(countable, uncountable)Sand high in magnetite and other iron-rich ferrous minerals, frequently found associated with placer mining.
(countable, uncountable)Powdered emery.
(countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black, sand.
Examples
3 sentencesThe black volcanic sand beach stretched for miles.
Black-sand beaches are common in Hawaii, the Canary Islands, and the Aleutians.
ruЧернопесчаные пляжи часто встречаются на Гавайских, Канарских и Алеутских островах. — Wezel
deStrände mit schwarzem Sand sind auf Hawaii, den Kanarischen Inseln und den Aleuten häufig anzutreffen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Temperatures in the past week have topped 20 degrees Celsius — bringing many visitors onto the black-sand and pebble beaches.
Forms
plural: black sands| Singular | black sand |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable