Sandbag
volume
British pronunciation/sˈændbæɡ/
American pronunciation/ˈsændˌbæɡ/
sandbagged

Definice a Význam "sandbag"

01

písečný pytel

a bag filled with sand, used for protection or to create barriers

What is a "sandbag"?

A sandbag is a bag filled with sand, often used for protection or as a weight. It is commonly used in construction, flood control, and military applications. Sandbags can be stacked to create barriers or walls, especially in areas where flooding is a risk, to help block water. They are also used to fortify structures, protect buildings or roads, and provide stability to various items. Sandbags are durable and versatile, making them useful in a variety of situations where temporary protection is needed.

to sandbag
01

zpevnit pytli s pískem, zablokovat pytli s pískem

protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
02

menšit své schopnosti, podceňovat své dovednosti

downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
03

udeřit jako pytlem s pískem, praštit jako pytlem s pískem

hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
04

sabotovat, připravit

large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw
05

zacházet přísně, zacházet nespravedlivě

treat harshly or unfairly
06

donutit, vyhrožovat

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
sand
bag

sandbag

n
example
Příklad
At the construction site, workers piled up sandbags to prevent flooding.
Last year, we successfully bulwarked our home against the floodwaters with sandbags.
The floodwaters broke the barrier of sandbags, flooding the town.
To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags.
The team tried to weigh the goalpost down with sandbags.
download-mobile-app
Stáhněte si naši mobilní aplikaci
Langeek Mobile Application
Stáhnout Aplikaci
LanGeek
Stáhnout Aplikaci
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store