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sandpile

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A pile of sand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: sandhill

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sandhill

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of several models in which a series of connected nodes interact with their neighbours according to fixed rules.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sandbox, sandpit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: plaything, toy

History

Etymology

From sand + pile.