frap

[ frap ]

verb (used with object)

, Nautical.

, frapped, frap·ping.

1. to bind or wrap tightly with ropes or chains.

frap

/ fræp /

verb

1. tr nautical to lash down or together

Word History and Origins

Origin of frap¹

1300–50; Middle English frappen < Old French fraper to strike, beat, probably < Germanic (compare Old Norse hrapa to hurl, hurry)

Word History and Origins

Origin of frap¹

C14: from Old French fraper to hit, probably of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Bake, cool, wrap in plastic frap, and freeze in a freezer bag, and make the cream cheese frosting the day before or day of.

From Salon

An HBO staffer came, they frapped, then all hell broke loose.

From The Guardian

Since the announcement of the specialty beverage’s launch, baristas, and some sympathetic customers, have been tweeting out against anyone ordering the Tie-Dye frap.

From Fox News

I took a sip of my frap and nodded.

From Literature

"Then, I hear again, 'Banana nut bread for Chang.' I'm like, OK, probably the same order. Then, followed by that was the chocolate frap," Festejo continued.

From Fox News