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frap
CIDE DICTIONARY
frap, v. t. [Cf. F. frapper to strike, to seize ropes. Cf. Affrap.].
- 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]
- To brace by drawing together, as the cords of a drum. Knoght. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
frap, v.tr. (frapped, frapping) Naut. bind tightly.
Etymology
F frapper bind, strike
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