frap

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

• 🇨🇳一个过时动词，意为击打、敲打或猛击；也用于表示捆扎、系紧或拉紧。

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.

   🇨🇳绑紧

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳收紧松弛

   同义词: securetake intautentighten