Sandbag

usgb/ˈsændbæɡ/
noun

A bag filled with sand, used typically for weight or protection.

We used sandbags to protect our house from the flood waters.
Visual representation of "sandbag" - A bag filled with sand, used typically for weight or protection.

Often appears as...

  • fill a sandbag
  • stack sandbags
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Flood Defense

Sandbag as protection against water or for creating barriers during emergencies, especially floods.

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Residents were stacking sandbags to fortify the river bank.
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Weight Training

Sandbag used as an improvised weight for physical exercises and training.

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He improvised and used a sandbag for his workout.
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Physical Stability

Sandbags serve as stable bases for holding things like traffic signs or balloons.

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We placed a sandbag at the base of the balloon stand.
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