Sandbag

Pronunciation: /ˈsændbæɡ/

Definitions of sandbag

noun A bag filled with sand, typically used for flood control or as a weight in various activities such as hiking or exercise.

Example Sentences

A1 I used a sandbag to hold down the picnic blanket on a windy day.

A2 The floodwaters were stopped by a line of sandbags placed along the riverbank.

B1 The construction workers filled sandbags to use as a barrier against the rising water levels.

B2 The military used sandbags to fortify their position during the battle.

C1 The weightlifter trained by lifting heavy sandbags to build strength and endurance.

C2 The politician was accused of using political tactics as a sandbag to deflect criticism.

Examples of sandbag in a Sentence

formal The workers used sandbags to protect the area from flooding.

informal We'll need to grab some sandbags before the storm hits.

slang Let's stack up those sandbags to keep the water out.

figurative She always seems to have a sandbag ready to throw in any argument.

Grammatical Forms of sandbag

• past tense: sandbagged
• plural: sandbags
• comparative: more sandbag
• superlative: most sandbag
• present tense: sandbags
• future tense: will sandbag
• perfect tense: have sandbagged
• continuous tense: is sandbagging
• singular: sandbag
• positive degree: sandbag
• infinitive: to sandbag
• gerund: sandbagging
• participle: sandbagged

Origin and Evolution of sandbag

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sandbag' originated from the practice of using bags filled with sand as a form of protection or reinforcement.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe bags filled with sand, the term 'sandbag' evolved to also refer to the act of deliberately underperforming or concealing one's true abilities in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others, as seen in sports or negotiations.