sandbag Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
   
2. verb treat harshly or unfairly
   
3. verb compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
   dragoon; railroad.
   
   • They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone
4. verb hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
   stun.
   
5. verb downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
   
6. verb protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
   
   • The residents sandbagged the beach front

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