SANDBAG

sandbag

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

sandbag

(verb) protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up; “The residents sandbagged the beach front”

sandbag

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

sandbag, stun

(verb) hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

dragoon, sandbag, railroad

(verb) compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; “They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone”

sandbag

(verb) treat harshly or unfairly

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sandbag (plural sandbags)

A sturdy sack filled with sand, generally used in large numbers to make defensive walls against flooding, bullets, or shrapnel.

A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.

An engraver's leather cushion, etc.

(poker) A deceptive play whereby a player with a strong hand bets weakly or passively.

Verb

sandbag (third-person singular simple present sandbags, present participle sandbagging, simple past and past participle sandbagged)

(transitive) To construct a barrier of sandbags around.

(transitive) To strike someone with a sandbag or other object to disable or render unconscious.

To conceal or misrepresent one's true position, potential, or intent in order to gain an advantage.

(transitive) To deceive someone by pretending to be weak, or (in cards) to have a weak hand.

To pretend to drink early on so that, as the night draws on, one can drink everybody else "under the table".

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