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sacking

Sacking (noun) means Coarse, rough fabric used to make sacks. Example: “The potatoes were wrapped in sacking for the journey.”

noun
1
Coarse, rough fabric used to make sacks.
"The potatoes were wrapped in sacking for the journey."
2
The act of dismissing an employee.
"The sacking of the entire management team shocked the industry."

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In plain EnglishRough sack-cloth, or the act of firing someone.

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sackings plural

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What does “sacking” mean?

The word “sacking” means coarse, rough fabric used to make sacks. In plain terms, rough sack-cloth, or the act of firing someone.

How do you use “sacking” in a sentence?

Here is “sacking” used in a sentence: “The potatoes were wrapped in sacking for the journey.”

What part of speech is “sacking”?

“Sacking” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sacking” have?

“Sacking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coarse, rough fabric used to make sacks.

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