English dictionary

sandbag

/'s/&/nd,b/&/g/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast

noun.artifact

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treat harshly or unfairly

verb.social

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compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

verb.social

Examples
They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone.

Synonyms dragoon railroad

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hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

verb.contact

Synonyms stun

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downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling

verb.communication

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protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up

verb.change

Examples
The residents sandbagged the beach front.

Source: WordNet 3.0