sacking

[ sak-ing ]

noun

1. stout, coarse woven material of hemp, jute, or the like, chiefly for sacks. sack.

sacking

/ ˈsækɪŋ /

noun

1. coarse cloth used for making sacks, woven from flax, hemp, jute, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of sacking¹

First recorded in 1580–90; sack ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Thursday's sacking of Mark Robins by Coventry City is another stark reminder that the ruthlessness of football - and its insatiable demand for winning - comes for every boss in the end.

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Robins, 54, was in his second spell as Sky Blues boss, having returned to the club in March 2017 after the sacking of Russell Slade.

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His sacking can be seen as one more jab in the eye to the now outgoing US administration.

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But he was forced to retract the sacking following massive public protests in several cities in Israel - an event that became known as "Gallant Night."

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The former Wales captain has raised expectations with his unbeaten start as head coach following the sacking of Robert Page in the summer.

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