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