What is the meaning of sandbag?

noun

  • A bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast.

verb

  • Treat harshly or unfairly.
  • Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means.
    • usage: "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
  • Hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag.
  • Downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling.
  • Protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up.
    • usage: "The residents sandbagged the beach front"
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