noun🔗ShareSack, BeutelA bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel."My grandfather used a large sack to carry the potatoes from the garden to the shed. "Mein Großvater benutzte einen großen Sack, um die Kartoffeln vom Garten zum Schuppen zu tragen.materialitemutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSackinhalt, Sackvolumen; historisches MaßThe amount a sack holds; also, an archaic or historical measure of varying capacity, depending on commodity type and according to local usage; an old English measure of weight, usually of wool, equal to 13 stone (182 pounds), or in other sources, 26 stone (364 pounds)."The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels. — McElrath."Der amerikanische Sack Salz wiegt 215 Pfund; der Sack Weizen, zwei Scheffel.amounthistorybusinessunitagriculturecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlünderung, BrandschatzungThe plunder and pillaging of a captured town or city."The sack of Rome."Die Plünderung Roms.militarywaractionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlünderung, BeuteLoot or booty obtained by pillage."The soldiers' sack of the village yielded much valuable jewelry. "Die Plünderung des Dorfes durch die Soldaten erbrachte viel wertvollen Schmuck.militarywarpropertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSack, Quarterback-SackA successful tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. See verb sense4 below."The linebacker's sack of the quarterback ended the drive. "Der Sack des Linebackers am Quarterback beendete den Angriff.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBase, KissenOne of the square bases anchored at first base, second base, or third base."He twisted his ankle sliding into the sack at second."Er verstauchte sich den Knöchel, als er in die Base auf der zweiten Base rutschte.sportgamepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntlassung, KündigungDismissal from employment, or discharge from a position, usually as give (someone) the sack or get the sack. See verb sense5 below."He got the sack for being late all the time."Er bekam die Kündigung, weil er ständig zu spät kam.jobbusinessworkeconomyorganizationpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBett, SchlafplatzBed; usually as hit the sack or in the sack. See also sack out."After a long day at school, Sarah hit the sack early. "Nach einem langen Schultag ging Sarah früh ins Bett.bodyhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSackkleid, weites Kleid(also sacque) A kind of loose-fitting gown or dress with sleeves which hangs from the shoulders, such as a gown with a Watteau back or sack-back, fashionable in the late 17th to 18th century; or, formerly, a loose-fitting hip-length jacket, cloak or cape."The historical costume exhibit featured a beautiful sack, a loose-fitting gown, perfect for displaying a Watteau back. "Die historische Kostümausstellung zeigte ein wunderschönes Sackkleid, ein weites Kleid, das sich perfekt für die Präsentation eines Watteau-Rückens eignete.appearancewearstyleculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer SackmantelA sack coat; a kind of coat worn by men, and extending from top to bottom without a cross seam."My grandfather wore a tweed sack coat to the family reunion. "Mein Großvater trug einen Tweed-Sackmantel zum Familientreffen.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHodensackThe scrotum."He got passed the ball, but it hit him in the sack."Er bekam den Ball zugespielt, aber er traf ihn am Hodensack.anatomyorganbodyphysiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn einen Sack packen, absackenTo put in a sack or sacks."Help me sack the groceries."Hilf mir, die Lebensmittel in Säcke zu packen.actionworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn einem Sack auf dem Rücken tragenTo bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders."The hiker sacked the heavy backpack onto his shoulders. "Der Wanderer trug den schweren Rucksack in einem Sack auf seinen Schultern.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlündern, ausraubenTo plunder or pillage, especially after capture; to obtain spoils of war from."The barbarians sacked Rome."Die Barbaren plünderten Rom.militarywarhistoryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Quarterback zu Fall bringenTo tackle the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage, especially before he is able to throw a pass."The linebacker sacked the quarterback before he could even get the ball ready to throw. "Der Linebacker brachte den Quarterback zu Fall, bevor er den Ball überhaupt zum Werfen vorbereiten konnte.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntlassen, feuernTo discharge from a job or position; to fire."He was sacked last September."Er wurde letzten September entlassen.jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinschlafen, pennenIn the phrase sack out, to fall asleep. See also hit the sack."The kids all sacked out before 9:00 on New Year’s Eve."Die Kinder sind am Silvesterabend vor 9 Uhr alle eingeschlafen.actionphysiologymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSherry, SackweinA variety of light-colored dry wine from Spain or the Canary Islands; also, any strong white wine from southern Europe; sherry."My grandmother enjoys a glass of sack wine with her dinner. "Meine Großmutter genießt ein Glas Sherry zu ihrem Abendessen.drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSack, BeutelA bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that typically contains a fluid."The milkweed plant has a milky sack that contains a sticky fluid. "Die Seidenpflanze hat einen milchigen Sack, der eine klebrige Flüssigkeit enthält.biologyanatomyorganplantanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOpfer(games) A sacrifice."In the chess game, the pawn was a sack, sacrificed to open up the king's path. "In dem Schachspiel war der Bauer ein Opfer, das geopfert wurde, um den Weg des Königs freizumachen.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerichtsbarkeit, RechtsprechungThe privilege, formerly enjoyed by the lord of a manor, of holding courts, trying causes, and imposing fines."The village elder held the sack for settling disputes among the villagers. "Der Dorfälteste übte die Gerichtsbarkeit zur Beilegung von Streitigkeiten unter den Dorfbewohnern aus.lawgovernmenthistorypropertyrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareSack, BlaseA bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that typically contains a fluid."The seed pod had a small sack of liquid inside that helped it spread. "Die Samenkapsel hatte einen kleinen Flüssigkeitssack im Inneren, der bei der Ausbreitung half.biologyplantanimalanatomyorganphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareOpfer, Verlust(games) A sacrifice."In the school play, the student decided to sack his character to save the princess. "In dem Schultheaterstück beschloss der Schüler, seine Rolle zu opfern, um die Prinzessin zu retten.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfern(games) To sacrifice."I kept saccing monsters at the altar until I was rewarded with a new weapon."Ich opferte Monster am Altar, bis ich mit einer neuen Waffe belohnt wurde.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareDas Recht, früher vom Gutsherrn ausgeübt, Gerichte abzuhalten, Fälle zu verhandeln und Geldstrafen zu verhängenThe privilege, formerly enjoyed by the lord of a manor, of holding courts, trying causes, and imposing fines."The village elder held the sack, responsible for settling disputes and imposing fines for misdemeanors. "Der Dorfälteste hatte das Recht, Streitigkeiten beizulegen und Geldstrafen für Vergehen zu verhängen.lawgovernmenthistoryroyalrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
