1. plural of sack; large bags made of strong material for storing or carrying goods
2. plural of sack; instances of dismissing someone from employment
Usage: informal
3. plural of sack; tackles of a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
Usage: American football

1. third person singular present of sack; dismisses from employment
Usage: informal
2. third person singular present of sack; tackles a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
Usage: American football

Examples

• The warehouse stored grain in large burlap sacks.
• The company announced several sacks due to budget cuts.
• The quarterback suffered three sacks in the first quarter.
• The boss sacks employees who consistently arrive late.
• The defensive end sacks the quarterback for a ten-yard loss.
• Workers loaded the heavy sacks onto the truck.
• She carries her groceries in reusable sacks.
• The team’s defense recorded five sacks during the game.