sandbag Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
  2. verb treat harshly or unfairly
  3. verb compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
    dragoon; railroad.
    • They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone
  4. verb hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
    stun.
  5. verb downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
  6. verb protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
    • The residents sandbagged the beach front

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