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Meaning of "sandpit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SANDPIT

sandpit  [ˈsændˌpɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SANDPIT

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verb
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pronoun
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determiner
exclamation
Sandpit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SANDPIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sandpit

Sandpit

A sandpit or sandbox is a low, wide container or shallow depression filled with sand in which children can play. Many homeowners with children build sandpits in their backyards because, unlike much playground equipment, they can be easily and cheaply constructed. A "sandpit" may also denote an open pit sand mine. Sandpits encourage the imagination and creativity of children by providing materials and space to build several structures such as sandcastles; use toy trucks, shovels, and buckets to move the sand around; dig holes and bury objects, etc. In other words, the sand provides a medium in which children can pretend to explore, construct, and destroy the world in three dimensions. This idea of being creative and experimentation is the source of the metaphorical uses of the word 'sandpit' or 'sandbox'. Children play in community place sandbox The "pit" or "box" itself is simply a container for storing the sand so that it does not spread outward across lawns or other surrounding surfaces.

Definition of sandpit in the English dictionary

The first definition of sandpit in the dictionary is a shallow pit or container holding sand for children to play in. Other definition of sandpit is a pit from which sand is extracted. Sandpit is also an event organized by a governmental body, business enterprise, etc at which specialists from a wide range of disciplines are brought together to try to find a balanced solution to a given problem.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SANDPIT


armpit
ˈɑːmˌpɪt
carpet
ˈkɑːpɪt
chalkpit
ˈtʃɔːkˌpɪt
cockpit
ˈkɒkˌpɪt
drapet
ˈdræpɪt
fleapit
ˈfliːˌpɪt
muppet
ˈmʌpɪt
pit
pɪt
Pitt
pɪt
poppit
ˈpɒpɪt
pulpit
ˈpʊlpɪt
puppet
ˈpʌpɪt
respite
ˈrɛspɪt
snippet
ˈsnɪpɪt
spit
spɪt
sumpit
ˈsʌmpɪt
tapet
ˈtæpɪt
tappet
ˈtæpɪt
trumpet
ˈtrʌmpɪt
whippet
ˈwɪpɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SANDPIT

sandlot baseball
sandlotter
sandman
sandmen
sandpaper
sandpapering
sandpapery
sandpeep
sandpile
sandpiper
sandpump
Sandringham
Sandringham House
Sandrocottus
sands
sandshoe
sandshoes
sandsoap
sandspout
sandspur

WORDS THAT END LIKE SANDPIT

barbecue pit
bear pit
borrow pit
cesspit
clay pit
coal pit
gravel pit
incipit
jack-in-the-pulpit
meadow pipit
mosh pit
open pit
orchestra pit
pipit
shilpit
snake pit
the pit
the pulpit
tree pipit
turnspit

Synonyms and antonyms of sandpit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sandpit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SANDPIT

Find out the translation of sandpit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sandpit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sandpit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

沙坑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cajón de arena
570 millions of speakers

English

sandpit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रेत की खान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حُفْرَةُ رَمْلِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

песочница
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caixa de areia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুন্সীগঞ্জে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bac à sable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sandpit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sandkasten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

砂場
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모래상자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sandpit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đống cát cho trẻ con chơi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

sandpit
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सांडपाणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kumluk oyun alanı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sabbionaia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piaskownica
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пісочниця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

groapă cu nisip
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λάκκος με άμμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sandput
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sandlåda
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sandtak
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sandpit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SANDPIT»

The term «sandpit» is regularly used and occupies the 88.543 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SANDPIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sandpit

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3 QUOTES WITH «SANDPIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sandpit.
1
Lena Headey
I look at someone like Kathryn Bigelow, and I have so much admiration. She's playing in the boy's sandpit, and winning.
2
Max Walker
It's been amazing to step out of a bottle of ink on to an iPad. There's no better time than right now to embrace this fabulous sandpit of technology. Because intuitively, at the touch of a finger, most of it is possible.
3
Markus Zusak
I like the idea that every page in every book can have a gem on it. It's probably what I love most about writing - that words can be used in a way that's like a child playing in a sandpit, rearranging things, swapping them around.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SANDPIT»

Discover the use of sandpit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sandpit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Sandpit War
Four friends. Best friends forever. Then along came Eartha and the sandpit war . . .
‎2002
2
Early Learning and Development: Cultural-historical Concepts ...
When the teacher did seek to engage the children in scientific concepts during their play with the potion materials, the children showed no interest: The preschool teacher is squatting near the side of the sandpit and is observing two children ...
Marilyn Fleer, 2010
3
Exploring the Boundary Waters
Paddle and portage 9.5 milesfrom Pipestone Bay ofBasswood Lake to Horse Lake, includingportages of15 rods (L3) and 28 rods (L3) to Sandpit Lake, 135 rods (L4) to Tin Can Mike Lake, and 85 rods (L5) to Horse Lake. Continue to the ...
Daniel Pauly, 2005
4
Philosophy For Dummies, UK Edition
Take, for example, a pre-school that advertises its services to parents on the promise that the children will have a sandpit to play in. The teacher gets a spade, constructs a rectangular box and fills it with sand. Now the children have a sandpit.
Martin Cohen, 2010
5
The Adventures of Alexander and Kiki: Alexander loses Kiki ...
Alexander loves his Kiki Koala and takes him everywhere. In this adventure they go to the park to play in the sandpit, and while building sand castles Kiki gets buried in the sand.
Adrian Clarke, 2013
6
Bulletin
St. Matthew's Church. 4.7 miles northwest of; 300 feet west of mouth of creel:; iron post stamped " Prim. Trav. Sta. No. 99-A, TEXAS, 1910" (P. B. M. No. SO-A ) Sandpit, about 2 miles south of; about 15 feet north of north bank of Brazos River,  ...
‎1912
7
Play Out: How to Develop Your Outside Space for Learning and ...
Choosing between a bespoke (made to your own requirements) or ready-made sandpit will depend on your budget and the nature of your outdoor area. A bespoke sandpit – made to your own requirements – will always be preferable from a ...
Learning through Landscapes,, 2014
8
Congressional edition
34) 30 23 52.5 »6 l6 51.3 Sandpit, 1.2 miles east of; on south side of bridge 2635 *; bolt, painted "U.S. B.M. , 204" (T. B. M. No. IS) 30 23 51.ti 9ii 17 23.0 Sandpit, 0.5 mile east of; top of south end west abutment of Gulf, Colorado & 1 Santa Fe ...
United States. Congress, 1912
9
Philosophy for Young Children: A Practical Guide
OR If the children answer no, ask them: Why do you think it was not fair for Gavin to refuse to share his sandpit withJohn? Possible reasons: • You should always forgive someone, even when they've refused to help you. Follow up question: ...
Berys Gaut, Both Lecturers Department of Moral Philosophy Berys Gaut, Morag Gaut, 2013
10
Exemplars: Your Best Resource to Improve Student Writing
2 Well, I doubt when this local landowner let her children play in a nearby sandpit , she wasn't expecting them to dig up ancient history! 3 The children uncovered what seemed to be a set of stone tools and other artifacts near a local sandpit just  ...
Graham Foster, Toni L. Marasco, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SANDPIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sandpit is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Video: A look inside an IU sandpit workout
Video: A look inside an IU sandpit workout · Like · Tweet. Via the official IU ... I sure hope that sand pit is in a secured area. It would be bad news if someone put ... «Inside the Hall, Jul 15»
2
Greg Rutherford unveils long rump runway and sandpit… in his …
Greg Rutherford has gone to extraordinary measures to challenge for world championship gold this summer… by building a 52-metre runway and sandpit in his ... «Eurosport.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
The Crawick Multiverse: sandpit becomes land art
There are several ways to build a universe. One is to find a deity with a six-day window in his diary. Another is to throw together a few laws of physics and a ... «Financial Times, Jun 15»
4
Isle of Wight Car Club: Success for Morgan in the sandpit
Isle of Wight Car Club: Success for Morgan in the sandpit. The Isle of Wight Car Club arrived on gravel for the first time in 2015 last weekend at Knighton Sandpit. «On The Wight, May 15»
5
Launched from a sand pit to an audience of toddlers: It's Labour's …
... Yvette Cooper cooed over a baby; Deputy Leader Harriet Harman chatted to mums; and Shadow Women's Minister Gloria De Piero played in the sandpit. «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
6
10 best sandpits
Little ones love sand play, but it's not always possible to go to the beach. A sandpit is the next best option. Handily for those without big gardens, many of today's ... «The Independent, Apr 15»
7
Red-bellied black snake removed from Queensland sandpit
February 10, 2015: A snake handler was called to a backyard in Nanango, Queensland, to retrieve a red-belly black snake that was hidden in a sandpit. «9news.com.au, Feb 15»
8
Council cops flak for sandpit spendup
SANDPIT V PLAYGROUND: Wilhelmina van der Aa wants to save the Chilka St playground, enjoyed by local children such as Freya Humphreys and ... «The Dominion Post, Nov 14»
9
Civic Square turns into sandpit
But with not a drop of water in sight, others might call it a sandpit. The "pop-up beach" opens today in Civic Square, with the aim of showing that the area was not ... «Stuff.co.nz, Nov 14»
10
Play area closed after children try to pick up used SYRINGES in …
A pirate play area had to be closed during half-term after parents found their children trying to pick up used needles and syringes in the sandpit. Parents ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»

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