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sacking

noun sack·ing \ˈsa-kiŋ\

Definition of SACKING

:  material for sacks; especially :  a coarse fabric (as burlap)
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First Known Use of SACKING

1707

Rhymes with SACKING

backing, blacking, cracking, packing, smacking, tracking, whacking
SACKING Defined for Kids

sacking

noun sack·ing \ˈsa-kiŋ\

Definition of SACKING for Kids

:  a strong rough cloth (as burlap) from which sacks are made

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. sacking
  2. sack
  3. sack in
  4. sack out
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