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

2. Verb. Tie with a strap.
Generic synonyms: Bind, Tie
Specialized synonyms: Hobble, Hopple
Antonyms: Unstrap

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

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

6. Verb. Sharpen with a strap. "Strap a razor"
Generic synonyms: Sharpen

7. Noun. Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging.
Specialized synonyms: Tawse
Generic synonyms: Whip

8. Verb. Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap.
Category relationships: Medicine, Practice Of Medicine
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strap

strangleholds
strangler
stranglers
strangler fig
strangler tree
strangles
strangling
strangulate
strangulated
strangulates
strangulating
strangulation
strangulations
stranguries
strangury
strap (current term)
straphang
straphanged
straphanger
straphangers
straphanging
straphangs
straphung
strapless
straplesses
straplike
strappado
strappadoes
strappados
strapped

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