sand table


sand table

n.1. A table with raised edges, used for holding sand with which children play.2. A table on which a relief model of terrain is built out of sand, clay, or other material for the study of military maneuvers.

sand table

n (Military) military a surface on which sand can be modelled into a relief map on which to demonstrate tactics

sand′ ta`ble


n. 1. a table with raised edges holding sand for children to play with. 2. a table holding a scale model of a tract of land, made of hardened sand, used for training in gunnery or military tactics. [1805–15]
Translations
Sandkasten