seck

Noun

sack (plural sacks)

1. A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.

   Synonyms:

   bag, tote, poke

2. The amount a sack holds; also, an archaic or historical measure of varying capacity, depending on commodity type and according to local usage; an old English measure of weight, usually of wool, equal to 13 stone (182 pounds), or in other sources, 26 stone (364 pounds).
   • The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels. — .
3. (uncountable) The plunder and pillaging of a captured town or city.
   • the sack of Rome
4. (uncountable) Loot or booty obtained by pillage.

   Synonyms:

   booty

5. A successful tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
6. One of the square bases anchored at first base, second base, or third base.
   • He twisted his ankle sliding into the sack at second.

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