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sandbag

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1. sandbag - Noun

2. sandbag - Verb

Meaning

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast

protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up

downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling

hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

treat harshly or unfairly

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My home has a split personality. Some of the rooms are very French antique. Think Aubusson rugs, turquoise ceramic jugs, sandbag pillows, and broken birdcages. The other half is very Aztec. Neon ikat fabric pillows, vintage books piled up to the ceiling, and shutters from Bali. Poppy Delevingne

You cannot depend on a sandbag dike to save your life. You put it up to try to save your property. Russel Honore

They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone Source: Internet

The residents sandbagged the beach front Source: Internet

A sandbag can serve as a useful platform for shooting a sniper rifle, although any soft surface such as a rucksack will steady a rifle and contribute to consistency. Source: Internet

A further 350 to 400 volunteers joined local residents to help construct temporary sandbag walls. Source: Internet

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