SANDBAG


Meaning of SANDBAG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsændbæɡ ]

n. & v. --n. a bag filled with sand for use: 1 (in fortification) for making temporary defences or for the protection of a building etc. against blast and splinters or floodwaters. 2 as ballast esp. for a boat or balloon. 3 as a weapon to inflict a heavy blow without leaving a mark. 4 to stop a draught from a window or door. --v.tr. (-bagged, -bagging) 1 barricade or defend. 2 place sandbags against (a window, chink, etc.). 3 fell with a blow from a sandbag. 4 US coerce by harsh means. øøsandbagger n.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.