To bind or wrap something tightly with rope or cord, especially in nautical contexts.
From Dutch 'frappen' meaning to strike or bind. Used historically in sailing to describe securing rigging or cargo tightly to a ship.
Sailors still use this word today when securing cargo, and it shows how maritime vocabulary creates specialized tools for problems unique to ships—you need a specific word when you can't just tie something with your hands!
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