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black bag

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Adjective

  1. Alternative spelling of black-bag.
  2. Involving sophisticated clandestine methods for gaining unauthorized entry and obtaining information.

Noun

  1. A black plastic sack produced for the disposal of household waste.
  2. The pouch or case traditionally carried by medical doctors, especially when making house calls, and containing medical instruments and supplies.
  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”)

Verb

  1. To break in to a place without authorization as part of a clandestine operation.
  2. To kidnap in order to make someone disappear (as opposed to kidnapping for ransom).

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