Definitions

1. noun

a bag, especially one made of canvas or leather, used for carrying things, or a container used for storing or carrying grain, flour, etc.

“The tourist carried a heavy sack of clothes through the airport.”

2. verb

to remove or dismiss someone from a job or position, especially as a punishment

“The employee was sacked for stealing company property.”

3. verb

to hit or strike something, especially a ball, with a sudden, powerful motion

“The football player tried to sack the quarterback with a strong tackle.”

4. noun

a number of things, such as soldiers, police, or people, that are together under the command of a leader

“The sack of soldiers marched through the city in their uniforms.”

5. noun

a collection of things, such as a sack of flour

“The sack of potatoes was too heavy to lift by oneself.”

6. noun

a defeat or rout, especially in battle

“The enemy army suffered a devastating sack of their city.”

7. verb

to take or seize something, especially quickly or suddenly

“The thieves tried to sack the jewelry store during the night.”