black bag
The term "black bag" varies in meaning across different fields, from medical use to covert operations and waste disposal.
Definition
B2Medicine
(chiefly US)A bag traditionally carried by doctors, containing medical instruments and supplies for house calls.
Example
- The doctor reached into his black bag to find a stethoscope.
C1Espionage
(technical, informal)A covert operation involving secret entry to gather intelligence or evidence.
Example
- The agents planned a black bag operation to install surveillance devices.
A2Waste Disposal
(British, Ireland)A black plastic sack used for household waste disposal.
Example
- He took the black bag out to the curb for garbage collection.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black bag":
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