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sandbag
noun
verb
A bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
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noun
A bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
verb
Protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
“The residents sandbagged the beach front”
verb
Downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
verb
Hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
verb
Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
“They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone”
verb
Treat harshly or unfairly
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The residents sandbagged the beach front
They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone
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