Definitie & Betekenis van "sandbag"

Sandbag

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

zandzak

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

WERKWOORD

versterken met zandzakken, afstoppen met zandzakken

protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up

zijn vaardigheden onderwaarderen, zijn talenten verbergen

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

slaan als met een zandzak, treffen alsof met een zandzak

hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

sandbaggen, verstoren

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

hard behandelen, oneerlijk behandelen

treat harshly or unfairly