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bagging

American

[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

woven material, as of hemp or jute, for bags.

bagging British

/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

coarse woven cloth; sacking

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Etymology

Origin of bagging

First recorded in 1725–35; bag + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Texas, Florida and North Carolina were the top three growth states for U-Haul customers, with Dallas, Houston and Austin bagging the top spots for growth in metro regions.

From Los Angeles Times

Please place the item in the bagging area.

From Salon

Josh Tongue came into the attack on a hat-trick after bagging the last two Australia wickets on day one, but Weatherald whipped his full ball for three.

From Barron's

While she had been trying to hide them from her family, she had been bagging them up and sending them to Merseyside Police.

From BBC

Conversely the Welsh enjoyed a dream start to the second period, Rogers bagging his third try after smart play by Llewellyn and fellow centre Joe Hawkins.

From Barron's

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