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Meaning of sandbag in English
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Verb
sandbag
Definitions
1.
treat harshly or unfairly
2.
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
Examples
« They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone »
3.
hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
4.
downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
5.
protect or strengthen with sandbags
Examples
« stop up »
« The residents sandbagged the beach front »
Noun
sandbag
Definitions
1.
a bag filled with sand
Examples
« used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast »