strap
strap /ˈstræp/
noun
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(
)
An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
(
strap
)
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
The leather strap on his watch broke, so he had to get it replaced.
The leather strap on his watch broke, so he had to get it replaced.
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Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
(
strap
)
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
He was punished with a strap for his misdeeds.
He was punished with a strap for his misdeeds.
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A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
(
shoulder strap
, strap
)
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
She adjusted the strap of her purse on her shoulder
She adjusted the strap of her purse on her shoulder
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Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
(
strap
)
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
verb
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(
)
Tie with a strap
(
strap
)
tie with a strap
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(medicine) secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
(
strap
)
(medicine) secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
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Sharpen with a strap
(
strap
)
sharpen with a strap
Strap a razor
strap a razor
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Beat severely with a whip or rod
(
lather
, strap
, trounce
, welt
, flog
, lash
, slash
, whip
)
beat severely with a whip or rod
The teacher often flogged the students
The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trounced
The children were severely trounced