0 a bag filled with sand, used as a defence against floods, explosions, etc.
1 to put sandbags in or around something:
2 a strong cloth bag filled with sand that is used as a defense against flooding and explosions:
Sandbagging is necessary as a precautionary measure in these cases.
How are the people to live in one of their rooms if it has been sandbagged?
I admit that it consists of sandbags and that the water pours in between the sandbags, but it is something.
I believe that, if they all work with a will, they will be able to put the sandbags around it.
I myself have referred to the ready help we have got over sandbags.
We also took steps to increase our own output of sandbags.
There were soldiers working on sandbags in my constituency in filthy conditions.
Investigations are still proceeding and if any proved case of profiteering on such sandbags is revealed, appropriate action will be taken.
