Strap

[stræp]

Definition

(noun.) whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging.

(noun.) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position.

(noun.) a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag.

(noun.) hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it.

(verb.) secure (a sprained joint) with a strap.

(verb.) sharpen with a strap; 'strap a razor'.

(verb.) tie with a strap.

Edited by Daniel--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.

(n.) Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use; as, a boot strap, shawl strap, stirrup strap.

(n.) A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop.

(n.) A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.

(n.) A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.

(n.) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.

(n.) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.

(n.) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.

(n.) A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.

(v. t.) To beat or chastise with a strap.

(v. t.) To fasten or bind with a strap.

(v. t.) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

Checker: Rudolph

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Thong.[2]. Strop, razor-strap, razor-strop.[3]. Ligature, tie, band.

v. a. [1]. Whip (with a strap).[2]. Bind (with a strap), fasten.[3]. Strop, sharpen (on a strap).

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Definition

n. a narrow strip of cloth or leather: a razor-strop: an iron plate secured by screw-bolts for connecting two or more timbers: (naut.) a piece of rope formed into a circle used to retain a block in its position: (slang) credit esp. for liquor.—v.t. to beat or bind with a strap: to strop as a razor: (Scot.) to hang:—pr.p. strap′ping; pa.t. and pa.p. strapped.—n. Strap′-game the swindling game better known as Prick-the-garter Fast-and-loose.—n.pl. Strap′-mounts the buckles &c. fitted on leather straps.—ns. Strap′-oil a thrashing; Strap′per one who works with straps esp. one who harnesses horses: something big a tall large person; Strap′ping the act of fastening with a strap: materials for straps: a thrashing.—adj. tall handsome.—adj. Strap′-shaped shaped like a strap ligulate.—n. Strap′-work (archit.) ornamentation consisting of crossed and interlaced fillets or bands.

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Examples

Checker: Newman

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