sharp sand

The sleet and snow blasted at them like sharp sand.

Finally, it turned into a half-gale, carrying dust and grains of sharp sand that made their eyes smart.

Sprinkle sharp sand along the slit - enough to fill in the bottom 4-5 inches (10-12cm) or so.

His head had begun to hurt him again, and his own eyes felt as if he had sharp sand under their lids.

There is no looking ahead in such a wind, and the bite of the small sharp sand on exposed skin is keener than any insect sting.

She carried her sandals dangling from two fingers and squeezed the sharp, cool sand with her toes as she walked.

The playing surface of the ring is approximately 3 inches above the level of the ground and is covered in sharp sand at the start each game.

Gray shards like sharp sand lay everywhere.

Store carrots, beetroot, swede and turnips - not touching - in boxes of sharp sand.

For soil, use coarse sharp sand (sieved river sand).