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body bag

/ˈbɒdi bæɡ/

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/ˈbɒdi bæɡ/B2formalmedical
  • ruБольшой прочный мешок из пластика или резины, используемый для транспортировки и хранения мертвого человеческого тела, обычно в ситуациях, связанных с насильственной смертью, несчастными случаями или военными действиями.

A large, heavy-duty bag made of plastic or rubber, used to transport and contain a dead human body, typically in situations involving violent death, accidents, or military combat.

  1. Morgue bagB2formal

    A large, heavy-duty bag used to transport and store a dead human body.

    ruМешок для трупов

    • The paramedics placed the victim into a body bag.
    • Body bags are typically made of thick, waterproof plastic.
    • The coroner arrived with several body bags after the accident.
  2. Slang for a lossC1slang

    In informal or military slang, a term for a casualty or a situation resulting in death.

    ruПотери

    • The mission resulted in three body bags.
    • In the game, every mistake could mean a body bag.
    • The soldiers knew the risks; body bags were a grim possibility.