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sandbag

/ˈsændbæɡ/

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noun

Sac de sable

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

Examples :

"The construction workers used many sandbags to protect the town from the rising floodwaters. "

Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont utilisé de nombreux sacs de sable pour protéger la ville des eaux montantes.

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noun

Sac de sable, gourdin

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

Examples :

"The robber pulled a sandbag from his coat and threatened the store clerk. "

Le voleur a sorti un sac de sable de son manteau et a menacé le commerçant.

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noun

Coussin de graveur, sac de sable

An engraver's leather cushion, etc.

Examples :

"The engraver used the soft leather sandbag to protect the wood surface while carving the intricate design. "

Le graveur utilisait le coussin de cuir souple pour protéger la surface du bois tout en sculptant le motif complexe.

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noun

Feinte, bluff

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

Examples :

"During the board game, Mark used a sandbag to conceal his strong hand of cards. "

Pendant le jeu de société, Mark a utilisé une feinte pour cacher sa forte main de cartes.

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verb

Entourer de sacs de sable

To construct a barrier of sandbags around.

Examples :

"We sandbagged the basement windows against the floodwaters."

Nous avons entouré les fenêtres du sous-sol de sacs de sable contre les eaux de crue.

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verb

Assommer avec un sac de sable

To strike someone with a sandbag or other object to disable or render unconscious.

Examples :

"The bully tried to sandbag the smaller student, hoping to knock him unconscious. "

Le tyran a essayé d'assommer le plus petit élève, espérant le rendre inconscient.

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verb

Cacher, dissimuler

To conceal or misrepresent one's true position, potential, or intent in order to gain an advantage.

Examples :

"To impress his classmates, Liam sandbagged his true ability in the debate, presenting a weaker argument than he was capable of. "

Pour impressionner ses camarades de classe, Liam a dissimulé sa véritable capacité lors du débat, présentant un argument plus faible que ce dont il était capable.

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