Answer: fraps

AnswerCrossword Clue
FRAPSTightens, as nautical ropes.
FRAPSTightens: Naut.
FRAPSTightens, nautically
FRAPSTightens, as a drum
FRAPSBraces drum cords
FRAPSBinds tightly, on a ship
FRAPSSecures a sail by lashing
frapsFRAP, in sailing, to bind well
frapsto bind or wrap tightly with ropes or chains