Sacking (noun)

1. The act of firing someone from their job.
2. A coarse fabric of hemp or jute, used for bags and other rough uses.
3. The act of looting and plundering a town or city.

Origin:

The word "sacking" comes from the middle english word "sakken" which means "to put into a sack".

Examples:

1. The sacking of the city was brutal and merciless.
2. The company decided to go ahead with the sacking of several employees.
3. The sacking was used to make burlap bags.
4. The old furniture was covered with sacking to protect it.
5. The sacking of the city was a turning point in the war.