Frap (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make secure by lashing; "frap a sail".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The sailor had to frap the mainsail in place with rope to ensure its stability in the strong winds.
- To prepare the ship for the storm, the crew was ordered to frap the sails down tightly.
- In order to maintain control, the skipper directed the crew to frap the boom to the mast.
- When the gust hit, the sailors struggled to frap the spinnaker to the deck before it got out of control.
- The experienced sailor knew just when to frap the jib in anticipation of the changing wind direction.
Meaning 2
Take up the slack of; "frap a rope".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The sailor pulled in the rope to frap the loose sail and secure it to the mast.
- She frapped the rope tightly around the post to prevent it from coming undone.
- In an emergency, you can frap a broken rope to the nearest secure object to prevent further danger.
- When sailing, always frap the sheets to minimize wind resistance.
- A quick tug was needed to frap the rope into place, securing the cargo for transport.