Definition of frap - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
impactDated strike or beat with forceDated
- He frapped the drum with enthusiasm.
2.
sailingDated take up the slack of a ropeDated
- The crew frapped the ropes to keep them taut.
3.
maritimeDated draw together tightly with a lashingDated
- The sailors frap the sails before the storm.
Origin of frap
French, frapper (to hit)
Examples of frap in a sentence
She frapped the table to get everyone's attention. They frapped the sails before the storm hit. He quickly frapped the line to secure the boat. They frap the cargo to prevent shifting. The crew must frap the ropes securely.
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- French:frapper, tendre, ...
- German:schlagen, festzurren, ...
- Italian:percuotere, tendere, ...
- Spanish:golpear, tensar, ...
- Portuguese:bater, esticar, ...
- Chinese:敲打, 收紧, ...
- Japanese:叩く, 締める, ...
- Arabic:ضَرَبَ, شَدَّ الحَبْلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַכּוֹת, לְהַדֵּק, ...
- Russian:ударять, натягивать, ...
- Ukrainian:вдарити, натягувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रहार करना, कसना, ...
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