Meaning of black bag | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A black plastic sack produced for the disposal of household waste.
   Ireland, UK
2. The pouch or case traditionally carried by medical doctors, especially when making house calls, and containing medical instruments and supplies.
   US
3. A pouch or case containing burglary tools.
4. Synonym of football (“the leather briefcase containing classified nuclear war plans which is always near the US President”)

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Examples

“The road was full of black bags awaiting the arrival of the dustbin men.”

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