26984 words

sandbag

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
a bag filled with sand, used as a defence against floods, explosions, etc.:

Examples:

Sandbags were placed around doorways as the flood waters rose.
Reporters saw soldiers putting sandbags in the windows.
2
a heavy tube-shaped bag with handles and straps, used in exercising to build strength:

Examples:

Training with a sandbag is a great way of building strength and endurance.
Pick up the sandbag and squat.
3
to put sandbags in or around something:

Examples:

They sandbagged the doors to stop the water coming in.
They were confined to the sandbagged compound for days.
4
a strong cloth bag filled with sand that is used as a defense against flooding and explosions:

Examples:

Thousands of sandbags were piled along the riverbank.

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