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strap English

Meaning strap meaning

What does strap mean?
Definitions in simple English

strap Noun

— A strap is a long and narrow strip of either leather or cloth usually used to tie things together. Since we had no strings, we had to use the red strap to tie our tent.

strap Verb

— When you strap something, you use a strap to tie around an object and fasten it. I strapped the loose strap around my bag.

strap

— noun an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position — verb tie with a strap — noun a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag — noun whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging — noun hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it — verb sharpen with a strap strap a razor — verb secure (a sprained joint) with a strap — verb (= flog, whip, trounce) beat severely with a whip or rod The teacher often flogged the students The children were severely trounced

Synonyms strap synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as strap?

strap English » English

belt thong band whip girdle tie leash lash strip string bind strop ribbon girth gird flog fasten cord bracket zone welt trounce triple option tawse tape switch stick stake sling slash shoulder strap scourge rope leather strap lather half-belt buckle attach whet twine truss toggle tie up tie down tack tab swish swinge suspender straps

Topics strap topics

What do people use strap to talk about?
Social behavior Law

Punish
Daily life Clothing

Parts of clothing
Work and occupation Tool

Fastening tool
Physical actions Arrange Tie

Rope, string
Daily life Adornment Care for hair

Shave

Conjugation strap conjugation

How do you conjugate strap?

strap · verb

Examples strap examples

How do I use strap in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Tighten the strap around the suitcase.
Hold on to the strap. The train will start to move soon.
Strap yourselves in.

Movie subtitles

Tie the strap around your leg.
I know, it depends on that shoulder strap.
If I don't take a strap to that Prissy!
Keep your chin up and your strap down.
You'll give him a real whipping, with a strap.
I just can't go up there and take a strap to that boy.
I don't like it every time you strap on that gun.
They're not going to strap one on mine.
My father, sir, with a strap.
To remove it, simply place the strap between your teeth.
The guy who fights his way on a subway after a hard day's work. hangs onto a strap with one hand and a newspaper with the other. doesn't want to wade through a dull explanation.
We're trying to strap you to the electric chair, boy.
Ease that strap.
A finger circles the strap to hold it firm, while the thumb frees it from the buckle.
I'll strap you in.
Diamonds, horses, the strap, the oats, then the harness.
Strap that ankle.
My father, Sir, with a strap.
I just remembered, I got to go fix a stirrup strap.
Are you able to yield Lica to me when he has this sort of maney on his strap?
The strap. The strap.
Can't you just see him, standing there in his serape and bare feet holding on to the strap.
Strap you to the electric chair.
A finger circles the strap to block it, while the thumb frees it from the buckle.
I BROKE THE STRAP ON MY EVENING GOWN.
They'll still be laughing while they strap me in the chair.
Strap me on here.
Either you strap it on yourself or I'll strap it on for you!
The lousy strap is broken on my watch, too.
Hand me de yogurt, the Black Strap molasses and the yeast.
Now you get a tablespoon full of molasses, Black Strap molasses.
In future, I want every strap. every pencil, every article within this tent in proper order.

News and current affairs

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