Sack: meaning, definitions and examples
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sack
[ sรฆk ]
in football
A tackle in which the quarterback is brought down behind the line of scrimmage before he is able to throw a pass.
Examples of usage
- The defense got a sack on the quarterback.
- After the sack, it was fourth down and long.
bag
A large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, used for storing and carrying goods.
Examples of usage
- He filled the sack with potatoes.
- She carried the sack of flour on her back.
dismiss
To dismiss someone from their job or position.
Examples of usage
- They decided to sack the manager after the poor performance.
- The company sacked half of its employees due to financial difficulties.
Translations
Translations of the word "sack" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Sack
๐ฎ๐ฉ karung
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ worek
๐ฏ๐ต ่ข (ใตใใ)
๐ซ๐ท sac
๐ช๐ธ saco
๐น๐ท รงuval
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฃจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ pytel
๐ธ๐ฐ vrece
๐จ๐ณ ่ขๅญ (dร izi)
๐ธ๐ฎ vreฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ sekkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแ (ch'anta)
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงanta
๐ฒ๐ฝ saco
Etymology
The word 'sack' has a varied history, with different meanings and origins. In the context of football, the term comes from the early 20th century and is related to the act of bringing down the quarterback. The use of 'sack' to refer to a bag dates back to the 14th century, originating from Old French 'sac'. As a verb meaning 'dismiss', it has roots in Latin 'saccus' and Middle French 'sac'. Over time, 'sack' has evolved to encompass different meanings and contexts.
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