frap

An obsolete verb meaning to strike, beat, or thrash; also used in the context of binding or tying tightly.

• 🌐فعل قديم بمعنى الضرب أو الطعن أو الدق، ويُستعمل أيضًا في سياق الشد والربط والتوثيق.

1. Make secure by lashing C2 formal

   To bind or fasten something tightly, especially with ropes or cords, to make it secure.

   • The sailors frapped the loose gear to the deck before the storm.
   • He frapped the bundle of wood to the cart with strong rope.
   • They frapped the tent poles together to ensure stability.

   🌐تَثْبيت بالرَّبْط

   المرادفات: bindfastenlashsecurestraptietrusswrap

2. Take up the slack C2 formal

   To tighten or remove the looseness from a rope, line, or similar object.

   • The climber frapped the rope to remove any slack before ascending.
   • He frapped the line to ensure it was taut.
   • She frapped the cord to secure the load properly.

   🌐شد الحبال

   المرادفات: securetake intautentighten