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: --
If the window is to be sandbagged, it must be boarded up, and the sandbags must be prepared and filled in advance.
There were sandbags, but there need to be more.
Local authorities have recently been asked to distribute sandbags three parts full at suitable spots, particularly in the more built-up areas.
Sandbags were still not available and pumping was not started until 4 o'clock that afternoon.
My local authority has accumulated 500,000, and we are constantly receiving requests from private firms to supply them with sandbags.
Yes, both sandbags and concrete slabs are being provided.
I suppose the idea is that the time taken up by council meetings might be used in filling sandbags.
Investigations are still proceeding and if any proved case of profiteering on such sandbags is revealed, appropriate action will be taken.
