sand pile; sandbag; beanbag toy
Meanings
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large mound of sand (like a small hill)
Often used in geographical or construction contexts to describe natural or accumulated piles of sand.
There is a huge mound of sand by the sea that formed over many years of accumulation.
The children love climbing up and down that big sand hill.
noun
sandbag
Used in military fortification, flood control, and construction to provide weight or protection.
The soldiers built temporary fortifications using sandbags.
The flood is coming soon; everyone hurry up and fill sandbags to block the water.
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There are many sandbags in the gym that can be used for exercise.
noun
beanbag (toy); small cloth bag filled with sand or beans for throwing
Also pronounced with the diminutive suffix as 沙包儿 (shābāor). Commonly used in the game '丢沙包' (beanbag toss).
Class is over, and the students are playing beanbag toss on the playground.
This is a handmade beanbag filled with mung beans.
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When I was young, I loved playing the game of kicking the beanbag.
She made a pretty beanbag and gave it to her younger sister.