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

Définition et Signification de "sandbag"

Sandbag
01

sac de sable

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

sac de sable, renforcer avec des sacs de sable

protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
02

minimiser ses compétences, sous-estimer ses capacités

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

frapper avec un sac de sable, cogner comme avec un sac de sable

hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
04

sabler, boulverser

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

maltraiter, traiter de manière injuste

treat harshly or unfairly
06

contraindre par intimidation, menacer

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
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sandbag

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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.
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