frap

American

[frap] / fræp /

verb (used with object)

Nautical.

frapped, frapping

to bind or wrap tightly with ropes or chains.

frap British

/ fræp /

verb

(tr) nautical to lash down or together

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Etymology

Origin of frap

1300–50; Middle English frappen < Old French fraper to strike, beat, probably < Germanic (compare Old Norse hrapa to hurl, hurry)

Example Sentences

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Bake, cool, wrap in plastic frap, and freeze in a freezer bag, and make the cream cheese frosting the day before or day of.

From Salon

An HBO staffer came, they frapped, then all hell broke loose.

From The Guardian

Since the announcement of the specialty beverage’s launch, baristas, and some sympathetic customers, have been tweeting out against anyone ordering the Tie-Dye frap.

From Fox News

"Then, I hear again, 'Banana nut bread for Chang.' I'm like, OK, probably the same order. Then, followed by that was the chocolate frap," Festejo continued.

From Fox News

Even at wide-open throttle, with four wheels digging and tailpipes frapping, there is virtually no drama imparted to the frame.

From The Wall Street Journal

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