Synonyms for

Sandbags

Verb / ˈsæˌndbægz / Another word for sandbags — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bag filled with sand, used as a weight to hold something down or as a barrier to prevent flooding.

Synonyms & similar words

sandbag railroad dragoon stun barricade blockade bulwark embankment floodgate levee seawall wall weir dyke dam barrier obstacle hurdle impediment encumbrance hindrance difficulty problem

Example sentences

  1. The sandbags were heavy and hard to move.
  2. We stacked the sandbags around the house to keep the floodwaters out.
  3. The soldiers used sandbags to build a protective wall.
  4. The sandbags were filled with sand from the nearby river.
  5. The workers used sandbags to hold down the tent during the storm.

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