Associations to the word «Sacking»

Wiktionary

SACKING, noun. (uncountable) Cheap rough cloth such as would be used to make bags (sacks).
SACKING, noun. (countable) Firing or termination of an employee.
SACKING, verb. Present participle of sack

Dictionary definition

SACKING, noun. Coarse fabric used for bags or sacks.
SACKING, noun. The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).

Wise words

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