sack2 |
to rob of valuables after capturing; plunder; despoil. [3 definitions] |
sack3 |
a light-colored dry sherry made in Spain or the Canary Islands. |
sackbut |
a medieval wind instrument regarded as the predecessor of the trombone. |
sackcloth |
a rough, coarsely woven material made of hemp, jute, flax, or the like, often used in making sacks. [2 definitions] |
sack coat |
a loose-fitting jacket or coat with a straight back, as of a man's business suit. |
sackful |
the amount a sack can or does hold. |
sacking |
a coarse heavy cloth woven of hemp, jute, or the like, usu. used to make sacks. |
sack out |
(slang) to go to sleep. |
sack race |
a race in which each contestant has both legs confined in a sack and moves forward by jumping. |
sacral1 |
of, pertaining to, or used for religious rites or observances. |
sacral2 |
of, pertaining to, or near the sacrum. |
sacrament |
in theology, a visible sign or symbol of God's grace conferred on humans, such as baptism. [4 definitions] |
sacramental |
of, concerning, used in, or resembling a sacrament. [2 definitions] |
sacramentalism |
the belief in the efficacy of the sacraments, or the belief in the sacraments as a necessity in obtaining salvation. |
Sacramentarian |
one who believes that the Eucharist represents Jesus Christ only symbolically and is not an actual manifestation of his presence. [4 definitions] |
sacramentary |
a book containing rites and prayers of the Mass, ordinations, and other liturgical matter. |
Sacramento |
the capital of California. |
sacred |
set apart for or dedicated to religious worship. [5 definitions] |
sacred cow |
any person or entity regarded as immune from criticism or attack. |
sacrifice |
the surrender of something valuable or beloved as an act of devotion or in exchange for some perceived higher good. [11 definitions] |
sacrifice bunt |
in baseball, a bunt that puts a batter out but allows a runner to advance a base. |