(Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.

The amount a sack will contain. / (figuratively) A large number or amount (of something).

(obsolete) Intent on plunder.

A sack made from burlap, used for agricultural produce.

Of or relating to Sacagawea.

A lamb killed as an offering to the gods. / (figuratively, by extension) A person who is sacrificed (not literally) for the greater good of some cause.

An incompetent or inept person. / A perennial failure or victim of misfortune.

Making, or willing to make, a self-sacrifice.

present participle of self-sacrifice

The giving up of one's own benefit for the good of others. / The act of making the ultimate sacrifice of giving up one's life for a cause.