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Meaning of "frocking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FROCKING

frocking  [ˈfrɒkɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FROCKING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Frocking is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FROCKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

frocking

Frocking

Frocking is a U.S. military term for a commissioned or non-commissioned officer selected for promotion wearing the insignia of the higher grade before the official date of promotion. An officer or NCO who has been selected for promotion may be authorized to "frock" to the next grade. The need to frock is a result of the fact that the number of people who may serve in a particular rank is restricted by federal law. Thus, even though an individual may have been selected for promotion and confirmed by the Senate, they must often wait for a vacancy to occur in order to be officially promoted. Frocking customs and policies vary across military services, particularly for enlisted members; in the United States Army a general officer may request authority to frock soldiers of his command; in the United States Air Force, only senior field grade and general officers are usually frocked. The United States Navy makes use of frocking much more frequently than do the Army and the Air Force.

Definition of frocking in the English dictionary

The definition of frocking in the dictionary is coarse material suitable for making frocks or work clothes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FROCKING


beta-blocking
ˈbiːtəˌblɒkɪŋ
blocking
ˈblɒkɪŋ
bluestocking
ˈbluːˌstɒkɪŋ
docking
ˈdɒkɪŋ
knocking
ˈnɒkɪŋ
locking
ˈlɒkɪŋ
mocking
ˈmɒkɪŋ
overclocking
ˌəʊvəˈklɒkɪŋ
rocking
ˈrɒkɪŋ
self-locking
ˌsɛlfˈlɒkɪŋ
self-mocking
ˌselfˈmɒkɪŋ
shocking
ˈʃɒkɪŋ
smocking
ˈsmɒkɪŋ
stocking
ˈstɒkɪŋ
tictocking
ˈtɪkˌtɒkɪŋ
twoccing
ˈtwɒkɪŋ
twocking
ˈtwɒkɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FROCKING

fro
Frobisher
Frobisher Bay
frock
frock coat
frock tart
frockless
froe
Froebel
frog
frog kick
frog orchid
frog pad
frog spit
frog spittle
frog-bit
frogeye
frogeyed
frogfish
frogged

WORDS THAT END LIKE FROCKING

attacking
backing
booking
checking
clicking
cracking
decking
fucking
hacking
kicking
lacking
licking
packing
picking
stacking
sucking
ticking
tracking
trafficking
trucking
wrecking

Synonyms and antonyms of frocking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «frocking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FROCKING

Find out the translation of frocking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of frocking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «frocking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

frocking
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

frocking
570 millions of speakers

English

frocking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

frocking
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

frocking
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

frocking
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

frocking
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

frocking
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

frocking
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyingkiran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

frocking
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

frocking
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

frocking
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Frocking
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

frocking
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

frocking
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परस्परसंबंध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

frocking
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

frocking
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

frocking
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

frocking
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

frocking
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

frocking
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

frocking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frocking
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frocking
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of frocking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FROCKING»

The term «frocking» is normally little used and occupies the 134.344 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FROCKING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «frocking» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «frocking» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about frocking

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FROCKING»

Discover the use of frocking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to frocking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
General and Flag Officers: Number Required Is Unclear Based ...
Army recommended maintaining the current frocking limit of 75 (of which its current share is 29) and did not add positions to its recommended title 10 ceiling to compensate for its loss of 17 Army-specific frocking authorizations by fiscal year ...
Sharon A. Cekala, 1997
2
Frocking: Is the Current Army Policy Too Stringent?
The Army's frocking practice is a contentious issue. With promotion lists spanning protracted periods, there are advocates for liberalizing the Army's frocking policy.
George R. Dunn, Army War College (U.S.), 1990
3
Transgressions: How One Man Survived Big Intercity Corruption
He frocking looked so bad it reminded me of the old bad habits of our family.” He turned back at me. “You know, Roger, the family does not condone how Dernon frocked you up, especially after the last time we met. The family will not frocking ...
Roger D. Griffin, 2013
4
Frocking: Is the Current Army Policy Too Stringent?
The Army's frocking practice is a contentious issue. With promotion lists spanning protracted periods, there are advocates for liberalizing the Army's frocking policy.
George R Dunn (Jr), ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA., 1990
5
National Deffense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2004
signia for a grade above 06 and a period of 30 days would have to elapse after the date of notification before frocking could occur. The conferees are dissatisfied with existing procedures that control frocking within the services and are ...
Congress
6
Frocking: An Effective Management Tool
Introduces a discussion of effects that might be realized with a different Air Force frocking policy.
Peter W. Lindquist, AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL., 1987
7
Exhibition ...
958. STEVENS & Honons, Andovcr, by Jonnson, SEWALL, & Co., Boston. Four Pieces of Flannel. ' 1028. D. SAUNDERS, North Andover. Two Pieces of Frocking . 1029. N. SHATTUCK, W'est Andover. One Piece of Frocking. 1132, and 1329.
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, 1837
8
A Contemporary History of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps
Frocking was an Army-wide practice that required prior approval from DA level. It involved the wearing of rank insignia of a higher grade on the uniform after a promotion board had selected an officer for promotion to that grade but before that ...
Mary T. Sarnecky
9
The Exhibitions and Fairs of Massachusetts Charitable ...
Two Pieces of Frocking. 1029. N. Shattuck, West Andover. One Piece of Frocking. 1132, and 1329. Charles Warren, & Co., Boston. Hosiery, Drawers, and Three Pieces of Frocking. All entitled to the special approbation of the Association, ...
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, 1837
10
Son of a Gun - The Life and Times of a Lifer Brat
The anchor (both with and without the entwined rope) is a traditional heraldic device used in ancient British coats of arms. As a heraldic device, it is a stylized representation used merely for its decorative effect. Frocking An early use of " frock" ...
Chet Macs(sw) Beates, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FROCKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term frocking is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Nothing like frocking it up in Paris
Nothing like frocking it up in Paris. Comment on this story. A rainbow is seen against rain clouds above the Sacre Coeur Basilica on Montmartre ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
2
Hayley Holt. Photo / Dean Purcell
... their room without frocking up in designer suits, sequinned dresses, war paint and jewellery. For possibly the first time, Holt was intimidated. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
3
In the Herald: June 23, 1923
... their cars, and many of those who wore fur coats and furs on the previous days discarded them, the frocking making a particularly gay picture. «The Age, Jun 15»
4
Dalby Ladies Day spot on
This year's 'Polka dots and Pearls' theme did not disappoint, with the guests frocking up in an array of spots and accessories while being ... «Queensland Country Life, Jun 15»
5
Gayler frocked with second star en route to USAREUR
Maj. Gen. William K. Gayler takes the oath before family, colleagues and well-wishers during a frocking ceremony at the U.S. Army Human ... «DVIDS, Jun 15»
6
Seaman From Oceanside Pins Sailor in 'Frocking' Ceremony
Frocking pertains to a commissioned or non-commissioned sailor to assume the markings of a new rank before their official promotion number ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
7
Sailors put on new rank
NAS Whiting Field Commanding Officer Captain Todd Bahlau presents a frocking letter to Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Mario Santis. «Santa Rosa Press Gazette, Jun 15»
8
FRCSE frocks nearly 15 percent of its Sailors to next higher rank
KEY WEST, Fla. - Sailors from Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Detachment Key West stand at attention during a frocking ceremony ... «DVIDS, Jun 15»
9
Antietam advances 33 Sailors underway
“The frocking ceremony was a proud moment for our Sailors,” said ... The frocking ceremony is a historical tradition that dates back to the 1800's ... «DVIDS, May 15»
10
Rare Rhino Dodges Cancer Bullet
Next on Patch » Seaman From Oceanside Pins Sailor in 'Frocking' ... Next on Patch » Seaman From Oceanside Pins Sailor in 'Frocking' ... «Patch.com, May 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Frocking [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/frocking>. Apr 2024 ».
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