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gasbag in German

gasbag in German is Gassack — gasbag means a large bag that holds gas, for example inside a hot-air balloon.

gasbag in German

Gassack
noun
A bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas, as in a hot-air balloon.

What does "gasbag" mean?

  1. noun A large bag that holds gas, for example inside a hot-air balloon.
  2. noun An aircraft that flies by being filled with a gas lighter than air, such as a balloon or airship.
  3. noun (informal) A person who talks constantly, often saying things that mean little or cannot be backed up.
    "Most, however, do real work, undistracted by meetings and gasbag colleagues."
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gasbag in a sentence

  • Most, however, do real work, undistracted by meetings and gasbag colleagues.
  • You would think the fate of civilization itself rested on the outcome of my trial, based on some of those gasbags who were only too happy to speculate, postulate and pontificate about my situation.

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What is "gasbag" in German?
"gasbag" in German is Gassack. gasbag means: A large bag that holds gas, for example inside a hot-air balloon.
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