(chiefly in historical contexts) plunder and destroy (a captured town or building)

the fort was rebuilt in AD 158 and was sacked again in AD 197

an act of dismissing someone from employment

the offence merited a written warning that could lead to a sacking

the pillaging of a town or city

Edward took Caen and subjected it to a brutal sacking

the sacking of Camulodunum

coarse material for making sacks; sackcloth

dismiss from employment

any official found to be involved would be sacked on the spot

tackle (a quarterback) behind the line of scrimmage before they can throw a pass

Oregon intercepted five of his passes and sacked him five times

put into a sack or sacks

a small part of his wheat had been sacked