nounπShareA sturdy sack filled with sand, generally used in large numbers to make defensive walls against flooding, bullets, or shrapnel."The construction workers used many sandbags to protect the town from the rising floodwaters. "materialgeologydisastermilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel."The robber pulled a sandbag from his coat and threatened the store clerk. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn engraver's leather cushion, etc."The engraver used the soft leather sandbag to protect the wood surface while carving the intricate design. "utensilartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deceptive play whereby a player with a strong hand bets weakly or passively."During the board game, Mark used a sandbag to conceal his strong hand of cards. "businessgamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo construct a barrier of sandbags around."We sandbagged the basement windows against the floodwaters."disasterenvironmentgeologymaterialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike someone with a sandbag or other object to disable or render unconscious."The bully tried to sandbag the smaller student, hoping to knock him unconscious. "bodyactionpoliceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal or misrepresent one's true position, potential, or intent in order to gain an advantage."To impress his classmates, Liam sandbagged his true ability in the debate, presenting a weaker argument than he was capable of. "actionbusinesscommunicationattitudepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
