coarse sand

Examples (20)

• Concrete is often made with a mixture of cement, water, and coarse sand.
• The playground was filled with coarse sand, perfect for building strong sandcastles.
• To improve drainage in the pots, I added a layer of coarse sand at the bottom.
• Gardeners often mix coarse sand into heavy clay soil to improve drainage.
• The beach wasn't very pleasant for walking barefoot because it was covered in sharp, coarse sand.
• Walking barefoot on the beach, I could feel the rough texture of the coarse sand beneath my feet.
• The riverbed is composed of layers of silt and coarse sand.
• Unlike the smooth grains of fine sand, coarse sand has larger, more angular particles.
• For some types of fish, coarse sand is a better substrate than fine gravel.
• The riverbed was composed mainly of pebbles and coarse sand, indicating a strong current.
• They used coarse sand to scour the dirty pots and pans.
• He used a sieve to separate the coarse sand from the finer aggregate.
• Mix the seeds with coarse sand to ensure they are spread evenly across the lawn.
• The construction workers ordered several tons of coarse sand for the foundation work.
• Do you think coarse sand would be suitable for the base of this paver patio?
• This type of abrasive is made from specially processed coarse sand.
• His voice was like coarse sand grating against stone.
• The heavy rains washed away the topsoil, leaving behind only the coarse sand and gravel.
• We will need to order several bags of coarse sand for the construction project next week.
• For better grip on icy roads, some municipalities spread coarse sand instead of salt.