Sandbag - Definition

n 1: a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls
or as ballast
v 1: treat harshly or unfairly
2: compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; "They sandbagged
him to make dinner for everyone" [syn: dragoon, sandbag,
railroad]
3: hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag [syn:
sandbag, stun]
4: downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to
deceive, as in gambling
5: protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up; "The residents
sandbagged the beach front"