|
Definition of Strap
1. Noun. An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position.
Group relationships: Baggage, Luggage
Specialized synonyms: Bootstrap, Cheekpiece, Chin Strap, Crupper, Latchet, Noseband, Nosepiece, Rein, Strop
Generic synonyms: Leather Strip
Specialized synonyms: Bootstrap, Cheekpiece, Chin Strap, Crupper, Latchet, Noseband, Nosepiece, Rein, Strop
Generic synonyms: Leather Strip
2. Verb. Tie with a strap.
3. Noun. Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it.
Generic synonyms: Hanger
4. Verb. Beat severely with a whip or rod. "They want to strap the prisoners "; "The children were severely trounced"
Exact synonyms: Flog, Lash, Lather, Slash, Trounce, Welt, Whip
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Up, Work Over
Specialized synonyms: Flagellate, Scourge, Leather, Horsewhip, Switch, Cowhide, Cat, Birch
Derivative terms: Flogging, Lash, Lash, Trouncing, Welt, Whip, Whip, Whipper, Whipping
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Up, Work Over
Specialized synonyms: Flagellate, Scourge, Leather, Horsewhip, Switch, Cowhide, Cat, Birch
Derivative terms: Flogging, Lash, Lash, Trouncing, Welt, Whip, Whip, Whipper, Whipping
5. Noun. A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag.
Exact synonyms: Shoulder Strap
Generic synonyms: Band
Group relationships: Brace, Gallus, Suspender, Bandeau, Bra, Brassiere, Chemise, Shift, Shimmy, Slip, Teddy, Golf Bag
Generic synonyms: Band
Group relationships: Brace, Gallus, Suspender, Bandeau, Bra, Brassiere, Chemise, Shift, Shimmy, Slip, Teddy, Golf Bag
6. Verb. Sharpen with a strap. "Strap a razor"
Generic synonyms: Sharpen
7. Noun. Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging.
8. Verb. Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap.
Definition of Strap
1. n. A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.
2. v. t. To beat or chastise with a strap.
Definition of Strap
1. to fasten with a strap (a narrow strip of flexible material) [v STRAPPED, STRAPPING, STRAPS]