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Sack
01
bolsa, saco
a container made of paper or plastic material used for holding and carrying a customer's purchased items
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The sack was heavy with all the items she had bought.
El saco estaba pesado con todos los artículos que había comprado.
02
a bed made of canvas or rope netting, usually suspended between two points
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Sailors used a sack as a portable sleeping arrangement.
03
the act of dismissing someone from work
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She received a sack notice last week.
04
the act of looting a place, often with destruction or violence
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Villagers fled to escape the sack by invading troops.
05
a loose-fitting dress that hangs straight from the shoulders without a defined waist
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Historical paintings often depict women in sack-style gowns.
06
a loose, full, hip-length jacket worn by women
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Sack coats were popular in mid-20th century fashion.
07
a light, dry, strong white wine from Spain or the Canary Islands
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They toasted with Spanish sack at the celebration.
08
the amount of material or goods contained in a sack
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The farmer measured the produce in sacks.
09
an enclosed area, often referring to a cavity or hollo
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The tunnel ended in a sack with no exit.
10
saco, tacleada detrás de la línea de scrimmage
(American football) a loss of yardage for the offense caused by a defensive player tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
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The fans erupted in cheers as the defense celebrated another sack.
Los aficionados estallaron en vítores mientras la defensa celebraba otro sack.
to sack
01
despedir, echar
to dismiss someone from their job
Transitive: to sack an employee
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Managers frequently sack underperforming staff to maintain a high standard of work.
Los gerentes despiden con frecuencia al personal con bajo rendimiento para mantener un alto estándar de trabajo.
02
saquear, pillar
to forcefully steal and take away valuable items from a town that has been captured
Transitive: to sack a place
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The raiders sacked the village, taking gold and food.
Los invasores saquearon el pueblo, tomando oro y comida.
03
ensacar, embolsar
to place something inside a bag or a container made of paper or plastic material
Transitive: to sack sth
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He sacked the leftover bread to donate to the shelter.
Él metió el pan sobrante en una bolsa para donarlo al refugio.
