Sandbags Meaning in English
word · lemma: sandbag
ˈsændˌbæɡz
SAND-bagz
sˈændbæɡz
SAND-bagz
Definition
Bags filled with sand, usually used to prevent flooding, provide protection, or as weights.
Usage & Nuances
'Sandbags' are most commonly seen in news about floods or military protection. The word is almost always used in the plural. They can also be used in gym training or construction. Don't confuse with 'beanbags' (softer, not for blocking water).
Spanish: sacos de arenaPortuguese (BR): sacos de areiaPortuguese (PT): sacos de areiaChinese (Simplified): 沙袋Chinese (Traditional): 沙包Hindi: रेत की बोरियाँArabic: أكياس الرملBengali: বালির বস্তাRussian: мешки с пескомJapanese: 土嚢Vietnamese: bao cátKorean: 모래주머니Turkish: kum torbasıUrdu: ریت کے تھیلےIndonesian: karung pasir
Example Sentences
The workers placed sandbags along the river.
basic
We built a wall with sandbags to stop the water.
basic
The army used sandbags to protect their base.
basic
We had to pile up sandbags in a hurry before the rain got worse.
natural
After the flood warning, people started filling sandbags all over town.
natural
Those old sandbags aren't going to do much if the river keeps rising.
natural