Sacking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sacking is a noun meaning (uncountable) Cheap rough cloth such as would be used to make bags (sacks).
Meaning
(uncountable) Cheap rough cloth such as would be used to make bags (sacks).
More Meanings
- (countable) Firing or termination of an employee.
- present participle and gerund of sack
Example Sentences
He followed his sacking with a good drink.
The farmer grabbed a handful of sacking and rubbed down the cow.
Word Forms
- sackings
Synonyms for sacking
Depending on context, synonyms include discharge, release, liberation, sack, dismissal, firing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bagging, firing, discharge, release, liberation, dismissal.
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