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Protection Against Flooding Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SANDBAG which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SANDBAG
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SANDBAG" which means:
- noun
- • A bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast verb
- • Treat harshly or unfairly
- • Compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
- • Hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
- • Downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
- • Protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
An example sentence would be:
- • "During the flood, they used sandbags to try and divert the water away from their homes."
- • "The construction workers piled up sandbags to create a barrier around the construction site."
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