1. past tense of frap; to bind or wrap tightly with rope or cord
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The sailors frapped the rigging to prevent it from rattling in the wind.
• He frapped the loose cables to the mast before the storm hit.
• The crew frapped the boom to keep it steady during rough seas.
• They frapped the sail to the yard with strong rope.
• The captain ordered the men to have everything frapped down before departure.