frap

• Verbe archaïque signifiant frapper, battre ou cogner ; également utilisé dans le contexte de lier, attacher ou serrer.

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

1. Make secure by lashingC2formal

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

   Brêler

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindfastenlashsecurestraptietrusswrap

2. Take up the slackC2formal

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

   Raidi une corde

   • 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.

   Synonymessecuretake intautentighten