sands

(noun) the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean. Synonyms: littoral, litoral, littoral zone.

(noun) a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral. Synonyms: sand.

(noun) French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876). Synonyms: Sand, George Sand, Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin, Baroness Dudevant.

(noun) fortitude and determination. Synonyms: backbone, grit, guts, moxie, sand, gumption. Example: "He didn't have the guts to try it."

(verb) rub with sandpaper. Synonyms: sandpaper, sand. Example: "Sandpaper the wooden surface."