sack

sack · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A large bag made of strong material, used for storing and carrying goods.

  2. 2.

    (informal) Dismissal from employment.

  3. 3.

    (American football) A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.

  4. 4.

    (informal) A bed.

Forms

plural: sacks

Related words

See also: bag, dismiss, pouch
Synonyms: bag, pouch

Etymology

From Latin saccus, from Greek sakkos, from Hebrew saq "sackcloth."