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

Definition och Betydelse av "sandbag"

Sandbag
01

sandpåse

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

stärka med sandpåsar, täppa till med sandpåsar

protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
02

undervärdera sin förmåga, dölja sin kapacitet

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

slå som med en sandsäck, träffa som om det vore en sandsäck

hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
04

sandbagga, blockera

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

behandla hårt, behandla orättvist

treat harshly or unfairly
06

tvinga, hot

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
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sandbag

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Exempel
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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