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sandbag

/sændbæɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does sandbag mean?

noun

A bag filled with sand or soil, used for protection against flooding or as a weight. A person or thing that is a liability or a burden.

Example

"The city used sandbags to protect the homes from the rising floodwaters."

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