Frapping

/ˈfræpɪŋ/ verb (present participle), noun

Definition

The act of binding or wrapping rope tightly around something, especially in nautical or rigging contexts.

Etymology

Present participle of 'frap' from Dutch, used continuously in maritime English for securing cargo, lines, and sails.

Kelly Says

Frapping is such a specific nautical skill that it has its own technique and terminology—modern sailors still learn it because some maritime problems have no better solution than a well-executed frap!

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