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1. (n.) sandbag
a bag filled with sand, used in fortification, as ballast, etc.
2. sandbag
such a bag used as a weapon.
3. (v.t.) sandbag
to furnish with sandbags.
4. sandbag
to hit or stun with a sandbag.
5. sandbag
to coerce or intimidate.
6. sandbag
to trap (an opponent in poker) into greater loss by pretending one has a weak hand.
7. (v.i.) sandbag
to sandbag an opponent in poker.
Etymology: (1580–90)
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1. (verb) sandbag
a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
2. (verb) sandbag
treat harshly or unfairly
3. (verb) dragoon, sandbag, railroad
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
"They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
4. (verb) sandbag, stun
hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
5. (verb) sandbag
downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
6. (verb) sandbag
protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
"The residents sandbagged the beach front"
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