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sandbags

/ˈsændbæɡz/

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noun

Sacos de arena

A sturdy sack filled with sand, generally used in large numbers to make defensive walls against flooding, bullets, or shrapnel.

Examples :

"During the heavy rain, we used sandbags to protect our house from the rising floodwater. "

Durante la fuerte lluvia, usamos sacos de arena para proteger nuestra casa del aumento del agua de la inundación.

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noun

Sacos de arena

A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.

Examples :

"The security guard carried two sandbags for protection while walking through the dark parking lot. "

El guardia de seguridad llevaba dos sacos de arena para protegerse mientras caminaba por el estacionamiento oscuro.

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noun

Sacos de arena, cojín de grabador

An engraver's leather cushion, etc.

Examples :

"The engraver carefully positioned the metal plate on the sandbags to keep it stable while he worked. "

El grabador colocó cuidadosamente la placa de metal sobre los sacos de arena para mantenerla estable mientras trabajaba.

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noun

Una jugada engañosa en la que un jugador con una mano fuerte apuesta débilmente o pasivamente

A deceptive play whereby a player with a strong hand bets weakly or passively.

Examples :

"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. "

Estaba usando una jugada engañosa en esa mano de póquer, haciendo apuestas pequeñas a pesar de tener un full, esperando que alguien subiera las apuestas.