Frapping

Frapping
Frap Frap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Frapped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Frapping}.] [Cf. F. frapper to strike, to seize ropes. Cf. {Affrap}.] 1. (Naut.) To draw together; to bind with a view to secure and strengthen, as a vessel by passing cables around it; to tighten; as a tackle by drawing the lines together. --Tottem. [1913 Webster]

2. To brace by drawing together, as the cords of a drum. --Knoght. [1913 Webster]


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  • frap — /frap/, v.t., frapped, frapping. Naut. to bind or wrap tightly with ropes or chains. [1300 50; ME frappen < OF fraper to strike, beat, prob. < Gmc (cf. ON hrapa to hurl, hurry)] * * * …   Universalium

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