strap strap /ˈstræp/

noun

1. () 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.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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
   
   
4. 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

1. () Tie with a strap  ( strap )
   tie with a strap
   
2. (medicine) secure (a sprained joint) with a strap  ( strap )
   (medicine) secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
   
3. Sharpen with a strap  ( strap )
   sharpen with a strap
    Strap a razor
   strap a razor
   
4. Beat severely with a whip or rod  ( lather , strap , trounce , flog , lash , slash , welt , 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