Sandbox (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The foundry worker carefully poured molten metal into the sandbox to create the desired shape.
- The metal casting process began with the creation of a sandbox to mold the intricate design.
- A sandbox is a crucial tool in metalworking, allowing for precise control over the shape of the final product.
- The craftsman gently tapped the sandbox to remove any air pockets before pouring in the molten metal.
- The sandbox was carefully designed to withstand the high temperatures of the molten metal being poured into it.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The kids spent the entire afternoon playing in the sandbox in the backyard.
- The preschool built a large sandbox where children could dig and build with their hands.
- The community park featured a sandbox area filled with various toys and tools for creative play.
- In the sandbox, Emma carefully constructed a miniature castle using a small bucket and spade.
- At the beach, we made a giant sandbox with walls and tunnels for our children to play in.