black bag
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Alternative spelling of black-bag.
- Involving sophisticated clandestine methods for gaining unauthorized entry and obtaining information.
Noun
- A black plastic sack produced for the disposal of household waste.
- The pouch or case traditionally carried by medical doctors, especially when making house calls, and containing medical instruments and supplies.
- A pouch or case containing burglary tools.
- Synonym of football (“the leather briefcase containing classified nuclear war plans which is always near the US President”)
Verb
- To break in to a place without authorization as part of a clandestine operation.
- To kidnap in order to make someone disappear (as opposed to kidnapping for ransom).
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