sacking

[sak-ing]

noun

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

sacking

/ ˈsækɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sacking¹

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

Example Sentences

Van Bronckhorst, a ridiculous sacking who is now working for Liverpool, won the Scottish Cup and brought Rangers to the Europa League final.

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Friday's mass sacking is the latest in a string of firings at the FBI.

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These are telling quotes from a coach who has stuck by them throughout even periods that have led to sackings.

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He said while the ABC has displayed some contrition - including through the public apology - their failure to investigate who leaked Lattouf's sacking to the media detracts from that.

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Red Bull would argue the sacking was justified, and therefore that if there was to be a settlement figure, it should be considerably lower.

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