noun🔗ShareA sturdy sack filled with sand, generally used in large numbers to make defensive walls against flooding, bullets, or shrapnel."During the heavy rain, we used sandbags to protect our house from the rising floodwater. "materialmilitarydisasterbuildinggeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel."The security guard carried two sandbags for protection while walking through the dark parking lot. "materialweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn engraver's leather cushion, etc."The engraver carefully positioned the metal plate on the sandbags to keep it stable while he worked. "artutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA deceptive play whereby a player with a strong hand bets weakly or passively."He was using sandbags on that hand of poker, making small bets even though he had a full house, hoping someone would raise the stakes. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
