noun🔗ShareSaco de arenaA 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. "Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron muchos sacos de arena para proteger la ciudad de las crecientes inundaciones.materialgeologydisastermilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSaco de arena, garroteA small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel."The robber pulled a sandbag from his coat and threatened the store clerk. "El ladrón sacó un saco de arena de su abrigo y amenazó al dependiente de la tienda.weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCojín de grabador, saco de arenaAn engraver's leather cushion, etc."The engraver used the soft leather sandbag to protect the wood surface while carving the intricate design. "El grabador usó el cojín de cuero suave para proteger la superficie de la madera mientras tallaba el intrincado diseño.utensilartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFarol, engañoA 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. "Durante el juego de mesa, Mark usó un farol para ocultar su mano fuerte de cartas.businessgamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAislar con sacos de arenaTo construct a barrier of sandbags around."We sandbagged the basement windows against the floodwaters."Aislamos las ventanas del sótano con sacos de arena contra las inundaciones.disasterenvironmentgeologymaterialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear con un saco de arena, noquearTo 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. "El abusón intentó golpear al estudiante más pequeño con un saco de arena, con la esperanza de dejarlo inconsciente.bodyactionpoliceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngañar, disimularTo 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. "Para impresionar a sus compañeros de clase, Liam disimuló su verdadera habilidad en el debate, presentando un argumento más débil de lo que era capaz.actionbusinesscommunicationattitudepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
