Meaning of the word sacking in English

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sacking

US /ˈsæk.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsæk.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of dismissing someone from employment

Example:
The company announced the sacking of several employees due to restructuring.
His poor performance led to his eventual sacking.
2.

material for making sacks

Example:
The old barn was filled with rolls of coarse sacking.
They used strong sacking to transport the potatoes.