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Table using constrained sand for modelling or educational purposes

A sand table, or sandboard, uses constrained sand for writing, modelling, or educational purposes. The original version of a sand table may be the abax used by early Greek students. They were later used throughout the Arab world. In the modern era, one common use for a sand table is to make terrain models for military planning and wargaming. Wikipedia →

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Noun A sandbox raised on legs for children to play or (historically) to practise writing.

Noun A sandbox raised on legs for soldiers to model a situation and plan tactics.

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  1. Abax
  2. Ghubār
  3. Military use
  4. Education

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