Definition
Definition of sandbagging - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
strategyUS deliberately underperforming to gain an advantageUS
- The team was accused of sandbagging to get a better draft pick.
2.
protectionRare using sandbags for protection or supportRare
- The sandbagging efforts helped prevent the flood from damaging homes.
Origin of sandbagging
English, sand (sand) + bag (bag)
Examples of sandbagging in a sentence
Sandbagging is a common tactic in poker. The sandbagging wall stood firm against the rising waters. They spent the night sandbagging the riverbank to prevent overflow.
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- French:feignant la médiocrité, protégé par des sacs de sable, ...
- German:absichtlich schlecht spielen, Schutz mit Sandsäcken, ...
- Italian:sottoperformante, con sacchi di sabbia, ...
- Spanish:haciéndose el débil, uso de sacos de arena, ...
- Portuguese:estratégico, com sacos de areia, ...
- Chinese:故意表现不佳, 用沙袋支撑, ...
- Japanese:意図的に成績を落とす, 土嚢を使う, ...
- Arabic:متقاعس عمدا, مُسْتَخْدَم أَكْياس رَمْل لِلحِماية, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲמִיד פְּנֵי חָלָשׁ, עִם שַׂקֵּי חוֹל, ...
- Russian:саботирующий, использующий мешки с песком, ...
- Ukrainian:підстава, використання мішків з піском, ...
- Hindi:जानबूझकर कमज़ोर दिखने वाला, रेत की बोरियों का उपयोग, ...
Definition of sandbag - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructionbag filled with sand used as a weight or barrier
- The flood was held back by large sandbags.
2.
defensecloth bag filled with sand for protection
- They built a sandbag wall to stop the flood.
3.
pokerTECH. deceptive play in poker with a strong handTECH.
- He used a sandbag to win the poker game.
Verb
1.
unfair treatmenttr. treat someone harshly or unfairlytr.
- The manager sandbagged the employee with extra work.
2.
deceptiontr./intr. conceal true intentions to gain advantagetr./intr.
- She sandbagged her opponents by pretending to be weak.
3.
constructiontr. Rare construct a barrier using sandbagstr. Rare
- They sandbagged the area to prevent flooding.
Images of sandbag
bag filled with sand used as a weight or barrier 
cloth bag filled with sand for protection
Origin of sandbag
Old English, sand (sand) + bag (bag)
Examples of sandbag in a sentence
A sandbag was placed at the door to prevent flooding. The soldiers took cover behind a sandbag. A sandbag was placed at the door for safety. His sandbag strategy fooled everyone at the table. She lost to a clever sandbag in the final round. He felt sandbagged by the sudden change in plans.
The team was sandbagged with unrealistic deadlines. He tried to sandbag his colleagues by downplaying his skills. The player was accused of sandbagging to lower expectations. Workers sandbagged the riverbank ahead of the storm. Volunteers sandbagged the perimeter of the field.
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- French:sac de sable, accabler, ...
- German:Sandsack, schikanieren, ...
- Italian:borsa di sabbia, trattare ingiustamente, ...
- Spanish:saco de arena, tratar injustamente, ...
- Portuguese:saco de areia, tratar injustamente, ...
- Chinese:沙袋, 苛刻对待, ...
- Japanese:土嚢, 押し付ける, ...
- Arabic:كِيس رَمْل, ظَلَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:שַׂק חוֹל, לְקַפֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:мешок с песком, нагружать, ...
- Ukrainian:мішок з піском, несправедливо обходитися, ...
- Hindi:रेत की बोरी, परेशान करना, ...
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