sack
sack
sæk
sāk
British pronunciation
/sˈæk/

Definition & Meaning of "sack"in English

Sack
01

a container made of paper or plastic material used for holding and carrying a customer's purchased items

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She carried the groceries home in a large sack.
The store gave him a sack to carry all his purchases.
02

a bed made of canvas or rope netting, usually suspended between two points

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The campers slept comfortably in a sack between two trees.
Children love swinging gently in a sack hung on the porch.
03

the act of dismissing someone from work

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His sudden sack surprised all his colleagues.
Many employees feared sack after the merger.
04

the act of looting a place, often with destruction or violence

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The sack of the city left hundreds homeless.
Historical records describe the sack of Rome in 410 AD.
05

a loose-fitting dress that hangs straight from the shoulders without a defined waist

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She wore a simple sack over her uniform.
The fashion designer showcased a modern sack in the collection.
06

a loose, full, hip-length jacket worn by women

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She wore a tailored sack over her dress.
The store displayed several sack jackets for the new season.
07

a light, dry, strong white wine from Spain or the Canary Islands

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The tavern served a glass of sack with the appetizer.
Sack was popular in England during the 16th century.
08

the amount of material or goods contained in a sack

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He bought a sack of potatoes from the market.
The shipment included several sacks of grain.
09

an enclosed area, often referring to a cavity or hollo

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He found a hidden sack behind the wall.
Birds nested in the sack of the cliff face.
10

(American football) a loss of yardage for the offense caused by a defensive player tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage

What is a "sack"?

A sack in football happens when the quarterback, the player who throws the ball, is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before they has a chance to throw the ball. This usually happens when the defense breaks through the offensive line and catches the quarterback. A sack can result in a loss of yards for the team with the ball, making it harder for them to score. Sacks are an important part of the game because they stop the quarterback from passing and can give the defending team a better chance to take control of the game.

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The defensive end made a crucial sack in the final minutes of the game.
The linebacker burst through the offensive line to sack the quarterback.
to sack
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to dismiss someone from their job

Transitive: to sack an employee
to sack definition and meaning
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The manager had to sack the employee for consistently violating company policies.
The company decided to sack several employees as part of a restructuring process.
02

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 invaders sacked the ancient city, leaving it in ruins.
After breaking through the gates, the soldiers sacked the town.
03

to place something inside a bag or a container made of paper or plastic material

Transitive: to sack sth
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The farmer sacked the potatoes and stored them in the shed.
After harvesting, they sacked the onions for transport.
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