bag
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bags
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something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping
- Can you hold my bag while I tie my shoelaces?
- He carries a gym bag with his workout clothes and water bottle.
- I pack my lunch in a small bag before leaving for work.
- She packed her swimming gear in a waterproof bag for the pool.
- We packed our beach bag with sunscreen, towels, and beach toys.
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a woman's handbag in which she carries money or personal items
A bag is a flexible container made of cloth, leather, paper, or plastic, often used to hold personal items, groceries, or other products. They can vary in size, shape, and material, and can have various types of closures, such as zippers, drawstrings, or buckles. Bags can be used for a wide range of purposes, from carrying books to the beach, to transporting groceries from the supermarket, to carrying luggage on a trip. Some bags are designed for specific uses, such as backpacks for hiking, messenger bags for carrying books or laptops, or purses for holding personal items such as wallets, keys, and cell phones.
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a place that the runner must touch before scoring
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a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
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the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person)
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the quantity that a bag will hold
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an activity that you like or at which you are superior
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mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)
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an ugly or ill-tempered woman
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a penalty or negative score incurred when a player exceeds a certain number of tricks or points that they initially bid or predicted to win during the game
In card games like Spades, a bag refers to an extra trick won by a team beyond what they bid. For example, if a team bids five tricks but wins six, the additional trick is considered a bag. While winning a bag does not immediately penalize a team, accumulating too many bags, often ten, typically results in a penalty, such as a deduction in points. This rule encourages players to bid accurately and avoid overestimating or underestimating their hand.
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a large amount or plenty of something
- We had bags of leftovers from last night’s dinner.
- I had bags of time to prepare for the presentation.
- I don’t know why he’s worried; he’s got bags of experience.
- He’s got bags of charm, which makes him a great salesperson.
- We’ve got bags of food left after the party.
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a large sum of money, often referring to earnings, profit, or a big payout
- She landed a contract that brought in a huge bag.
- He's focused on securing the bag this year.
- They dropped a bag on that luxury vacation.
- Don't fumble the bag; this deal could change everything.
- The tournament winner walked away with a serious bag.