2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Frap \Frap\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Frapped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Frapping}.] [Cf. F. frapper to strike, to seize ropes. Cf. {Affrap}.] 1. (Naut.) To draw together; to bind with a view to secure and strengthen, as a vessel by passing cables around it; to tighten; as a tackle by drawing the lines together. --Tottem. [1913 Webster] 2. To brace by drawing together, as the cords of a drum. --Knoght. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: frap v 1: make secure by lashing; "frap a sail" 2: take up the slack of; "frap a rope" [also: {frapping}, {frapped}]
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