sandbag
/sˈændbæg/
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Definitions
Noun
a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
Verb
treat harshly or unfairly
Verb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
Verb
hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
Verb
downplay one''s ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
Verb
protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up; "The residents sandbagged the beach front"