FRAPS

Verb

fraps

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of frap

Noun

fraps

plural of frap

acronym of frames per second

Source: Wiktionary


FRAP

Frap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Frapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Frapping.] Etym: [Cf. F. frapper to strike, to seize ropes. Cf. Affrap.]

1. (Naut.)

Definition: To draw together; to bind with a view to secure and strengthen, as a vessel by passing cables around it; to tighten; as a tackle by drawing the lines together. Tottem.

2. To brace by drawing together, as the cords of a drum. Knoght.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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