Associations to the word «Sandbag»
Noun
Wiktionary
SANDBAG, noun. A bag, filled with sand, that can be used to weigh something down, to make a defensive wall against flooding etc, or as a weapon
SANDBAG, verb. To construct a wall of sandbags (around something).
SANDBAG, verb. (transitive) To strike someone with a sandbag or other object to disable or render unconscious.
SANDBAG, verb. (transitive) To deceive someone by pretending to be weak, or (in cards) to have a weak hand.
SANDBAG, verb. To pretend to drink early on so that as the night draws on one can drink everyone "under the table".
Dictionary definition
SANDBAG, noun. A bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast.
SANDBAG, verb. Treat harshly or unfairly.
SANDBAG, verb. Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone".
SANDBAG, verb. Hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag.
SANDBAG, verb. Downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling.
SANDBAG, verb. Protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up; "The residents sandbagged the beach front".
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