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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

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Etymology

Origin of sacking

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

Example Sentences

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His sacking, over allegations related to his personal conduct, leaves something of a headache for BBC Radio 2 executives.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In an email sent to staff on Monday morning, Lorna Clarke, director of music at the BBC, said the sacking would "come as a shock".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Nuno fell out with global sporting director Edu and owner Evangelos Marinakis, leading to his sacking, while replacement Postecoglou lasted just 39 days.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The game was Tudor's second in charge, following the sacking of Thomas Frank, and extended the club's winless league run to 10 games.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

He attacked the sacking with his brass screw again, jabbing and pushing until he’d made another hole in the fabric.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

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