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Definition
Sandbag, or a punching bag used for boxing practice.
- sandbag used for defense or flood control
- punching bag used for boxing or venting
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How it's used
Beyond its literal use in flood prevention, this term is the standard way to refer to a punching bag in a gym or martial arts context. It carries a sense of something heavy and dense that can withstand repeated impact. You will often hear it used metaphorically to describe someone who is constantly being bullied or used as an emotional outlet by others.
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We need to stack sandbags at the door when a typhoon comes.
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Grammar guides
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