Sandbag: meaning, definitions and examples
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sandbag
[ หsรฆndหbรฆษก ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น saco de areia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคค เคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Sandtasche
๐ฎ๐ฉ kantong pasir
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะพัะฝะธะน ะผััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ worek z piaskiem
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ่ข
๐ซ๐ท sac de sable
๐ช๐ธ saco de arena
๐น๐ท kum torbasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋์ฃผ๋จธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุณ ุฑู ู
๐จ๐ฟ pรญseฤnรฝ pytel
๐ธ๐ฐ pieskovรฝ vak
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ่ข
๐ธ๐ฎ peskovni vreฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ sandpoki
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะผ ัำฉะผะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแจแแก แฉแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qum torbasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.