Sandbag: meaning, definitions and examples

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sandbag

 

[ หˆsรฆndหŒbรฆษก ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

heavy bag

A sandbag is a bag filled with sand, often used as a form of weight or to create barriers. They are commonly employed in construction, military fortifications, and flood control. Sandbags are also used in weight training to enhance strength and endurance. The material is typically made from durable fabric that can withstand various environmental conditions.

Synonyms

earth bag, flood barrier, weight bag.

Examples of usage

  • The workers filled the sandbags to prevent flooding.
  • He lifted the sandbags to build his muscle strength.
  • During the storm, sandbags were placed around the houses.
Context #2 | Verb

to secure

To sandbag means to use sandbags to create a barrier or protection against water or other elements. It can also refer to the act of deliberately underperforming or misrepresenting abilities in order to gain an advantage or to deceive others regarding one's true skill or capacity.

Synonyms

blockade, deceive, floodproof.

Examples of usage

  • They sandbagged the area to protect it from rising water.
  • He decided to sandbag his performance to trick his competitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "sandbag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saco de areia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคค เคฌเฅˆเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sandtasche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kantong pasir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะพั‡ะฝะธะน ะผั–ัˆะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ worek z piaskiem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ‚่ข‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sac de sable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saco de arena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kum torbasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ž˜์ฃผ๋จธ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠุณ ุฑู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญseฤnรฝ pytel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pieskovรฝ vak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™่ข‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peskovni vreฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sandpoki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผ ัำฉะผะบะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒฉแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qum torbasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saco de arena

Etymology

The term 'sandbag' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the combination of 'sand' and 'bag.' The literal use of sandbags for construction and military purposes can be traced back to their utility in creating temporary barricades during conflicts. In the 1860s, they became an essential component in flood prevention measures, as their weight and density made them effective in holding back water. By the late 20th century, the term evolved in colloquial speech to also mean to deceive or to understate one's abilities, particularly in competitive scenarios. This figurative use likely stems from the original purpose of sandbags, which was to obscure or protect, thus linking to the idea of hiding one's true potential.