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Definition of sacking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
employmentUK termination of employment by an employerUK
- The company announced the sacking of several employees.
2.
textilesRare rough fabric used for making sacksRare
- The potatoes were stored in sacking.
Adjective
1.
crimerelated to the act of looting or pillaging
- The sacking army left the city in ruins.
2.
materialRare UK made of coarse, rough fabricRare UK
- The chair was covered in sacking material.
Images of sacking
rough fabric used for making sacks
Origin of sacking
English, sack (a bag) + -ing (suffix)
Terms with sacking included in their meaning
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historical tribe
member of ancient Germanic people known for sacking Rome
Examples of sacking in a sentence
The sudden sacking left many employees in shock. The artist used sacking for the rustic backdrop. Sacking was chosen for its durability in packaging. The sacking soldiers took everything of value. The sacking of the village was brutal and swift. The bag was made of sacking fabric.
He wore a jacket of sacking cloth.
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- French:licenciement, de pillage, ...
- German:Entlassung, plündernd, ...
- Italian:licenziamento, depredazione, ...
- Spanish:despido, pillaje, ...
- Portuguese:despedimento, de pilhagem, ...
- Chinese:解雇, 被洗劫的, ...
- Japanese:解雇, 略奪, ...
- Arabic:فصل, ناهِب, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיטוּרִים, בּוֹזֵז, ...
- Russian:увольнение, разграбление, ...
- Ukrainian:звільнення, грабіжницький, ...
- Hindi:बर्खास्तगी, लूट, ...
Definition of sack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storagelarge bag made of strong material
- He carried potatoes in a sack.
2.
- He got the sack last week.
3.
sportsTECH. US tackle on a quarterback in footballTECH. US
- He made a sack during the game.
4.
measurementquantity that fills a large cloth bag
- They bought a sack of flour.
5.
- I'm heading to the sack early tonight.
6.
sportsTECH. US base in baseballTECH. US
- He slid safely into the sack.
7.
crimethe act of plundering a place
- The sack of the city lasted days.
Verb
1.
- He was sacked after the financial audit..
2.
footballTECH. US tackle the quarterback behind the lineTECH. US
- The defense sacked the quarterback.
3.
packplace items into a large bag for storage or transport
- They sacked the potatoes for transport.
4.
lootingplunder or strip a place in a violent way
- The invaders sacked the city overnight..
Images of sack
large bag made of strong material 
quantity that fills a large cloth bag
Expressions with sack
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fall asleep quickly due to tiredness
After the long hike, I just sacked out.
put something into a sack
He decided to sack up the apples for sale.
be dismissed from a job
He was late too often and finally got the sack.
terminate someone's employment
After the incident, they had to give the sack to the employee.
go to bed to sleep
After the long journey, I decided to hit the sack early..
very thin person
After his illness, he looked like a sack of bones.
meal packed in a bag for school or work
She brought a sack lunch to school today.
large bag filled with potatoes
He carried a heavy sack of potatoes into the kitchen.
race with legs enclosed in sacks
He won the sack race despite falling twice.
race where players hop in sacks
We played sack racing at the picnic.
small bag used in the game
He bought a new hacky sack for practice.
two-wheeled cart for moving heavy items
He used a sack truck to move the boxes.
simple drawstring bag for storing items
He packed his clothes in a stuff sack.
cart with two wheels for moving heavy sacks or items
He used a sack barrow to move the boxes.
skilled at sexual activity
He is known to be good in the sack.
in a heavy, awkward, or graceless way
He fell like a sack of potatoes.
very unintelligent or foolish in a derogatory way
He acted dumb as a sack of hammers during the test.
skilled or proficient in sexual activity
People say he's quite impressive in the sack.
bag used to store a tent
He packed the tent into the tent-sack after camping.
engage in sexual activity
They decided to hop in the sack after their date.
tackle the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
The defense managed to sack the quarterback three times in the first half.
incompetent person who often fails
Tom is such a sad sack at work.
scheduled period for sleep
The soldiers were given sack time from 10 PM to 6 AM.
loose jacket worn while dressing
She wore a dressing sack while getting ready.
Origin of sack
Middle English, sak (bag)
Examples of sack in a sentence
The sack was filled with fresh apples from the orchard. After the incident, she faced the sack. Rumors about the sack spread quickly. The defensive line aimed for a sack in the first quarter. His record-breaking sack was the highlight of the season. A sack of potatoes was delivered to the store.
Farmers filled a sack with fresh produce. After the flight, I fell into the sack. The kids were already in the sack by nine. The runner reached the sack before the throw. A bad hop let the batter race to the sack. The invaders planned the sack of the village. The sack of Rome is a historical event. She was sacked for missing too many shifts. They sacked the manager after the scandal. They managed to sack the quarterback twice in the game. The team focused on how to sack the opponent effectively. Farmers sack the grain after harvest. Workers sacked the apples carefully to avoid bruising. Pirates sacked the coastal village, leaving nothing behind. The rebels planned to sack the royal palace at dawn.
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- French:sac, licencier, ...
- German:Sack, entlassen, ...
- Italian:sacco, cacciare, ...
- Spanish:saco, echar, ...
- Portuguese:saco, demitir, ...
- Chinese:麻袋, 擒住, ...
- Japanese:袋, 解雇する, ...
- Arabic:شِوَال, فَصَلَ مِنَ الْعَمَل, ...
- Hebrew:שַׂק, לְפַטֵּר, ...
- Russian:мешок, уволить, ...
- Ukrainian:мішок, звільнити, ...
- Hindi:बोरा, बर्खास्त करना, ...
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