sack (Meaning)
sack (n)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
an enclosed space
the quantity contained in a sack
any of various light dry strong white wine from Spain and Canary Islands (including sherry)
a woman's full loose hiplength jacket
a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily
a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
the plundering of a place by an army or mob; usually involves destruction and slaughter
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
sack (v)
plunder (a town) after capture
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
make as a net profit
put in a sack
sack (n.)
A name formerly given to various dry Spanish wines.
A bag for holding and carrying goods of any kind; a receptacle made of some kind of pliable material, as cloth, leather, and the like; a large pouch.
A measure of varying capacity, according to local usage and the substance. The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels.
Originally, a loosely hanging garment for women, worn like a cloak about the shoulders, and serving as a decorative appendage to the gown; now, an outer garment with sleeves, worn by women; as, a dressing sack.
A sack coat; a kind of coat worn by men, and extending from top to bottom without a cross seam.
See 2d Sac, 2.
Bed.
The pillage or plunder, as of a town or city; the storm and plunder of a town; devastation; ravage.
sack (v. t.)
To put in a sack; to bag; as, to sack corn.
To bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders.
To plunder or pillage, as a town or city; to devastate; to ravage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sack
sack Sentence Examples
- I folded the laundry and neatly stacked it in the sack.
- The heavy sack of potatoes weighed me down as I carried it.
- The sack of grain burst open, spilling its contents onto the floor.
- The robber stuffed the stolen money into a jute sack.
- The sackcloth was rough and uncomfortable against my skin.
- The sack was filled with a mysterious and unpleasant substance.
- The sack of coals kept the fire burning throughout the cold night.
- The soldier carried his sack on his back, containing his weapons and supplies.
- The sack of oranges was a welcome gift, providing a refreshing treat.
- The sack was used to transport and store valuable goods.
FAQs About the word sack
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases, an enclosed space, the quantity contained in a sack, any of various light dry strong white wine
pouch,bag, package,backpack, tote,wallet, pocketbook, tote bag, purse, knapsack
hire, retain,sign (up or on), retain, employ, keep, hire, sign (up or on), engage, employ
I folded the laundry and neatly stacked it in the sack.
The heavy sack of potatoes weighed me down as I carried it.
The sack of grain burst open, spilling its contents onto the floor.
The robber stuffed the stolen money into a jute sack.
