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sacking

American  
[sak-ing] / ˈsæk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. stout, coarse woven material of hemp, jute, or the like, chiefly for sacks.


sacking British  
/ ˈsækɪŋ /

noun

  1. coarse cloth used for making sacks, woven from flax, hemp, jute, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sacking

First recorded in 1580–90; sack 1 + -ing 1

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Chelsea had a number of problems last season, one of which was a five-game goalless run under former head coach Liam Rosenior, which led to his sacking.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

He returned to the Scottish Secretary job in September last year after the sacking of Ian Murray in a government reshuffle.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

The sacking of Dadan Hindayana, an entomologist, comes a week after Indonesia's corruption watchdog filed a complaint alleging inconsistencies in budgeting across kitchens.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

“The night my name came out of the goblet. “Getting his comeuppance for sacking Winky, isn’t he?” said Hermione, an edge to her voice.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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