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 • Nov. 6, 2021

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 • Jul. 10, 2019

The facility has installed a UV sanitizer unit in the lobby, cleverly placed near the coffee bar so that staff and visitors can use it while they wait for a mocha frap or double espresso.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2019

"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 • Dec. 2, 2018

I took a sip of my frap and nodded.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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