sandpit

/ˌsæn(d)ˈpɪt/
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Other forms: sandpits

Definitions of sandpit
  1. noun
    a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug
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    type of:
    cavity, pit
    a sizable hole (usually in the ground)
  2. noun
    a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
    synonyms: sandbox, sandpile
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    type of:
    plaything, toy
    an artifact designed to be played with
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