ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (countable) Firing or termination of an employee.
  2. 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

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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