strap
pronunciation
How to pronounce strap in British English:
UK [stræp]
How to pronounce strap in American English:
US [stræp]
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- Noun:
- an elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
- hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
- a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
- whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
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- Verb:
- tie with a strap
- beat severely with a whip or rod
- sharpen with a strap
- secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
Word Origin
- strap (n.)
- 1610s, "band of leather," from Scottish and/or nautical variant of strope "loop or strap on a harness" (mid-14c.), probably from Old French estrop "strap," from Latin stroppus "strap, band," perhaps via Etruscan, ultimately from Greek strophos "twisted band; a cord, rope," from strephein "to turn" (see strophe). Old English stropp, Dutch strop "halter" also are borrowed from Latin, and the Old English word might be the source of the modern one. Slang meaning "credit" is from 1828.
- strap (v.)
- "to fasten or secure with a strap," 1711, from strap (n.). Slang adjective strapped "short of money" is from 1857, from strap (n.) in the old sense of "financial credit" (1828). Meaning "to beat with a strap" is from 1735. Related: Strapped; strapping.
Example
- 1. Assessment : the low boot is sturdy and ideal for london 's climate while the leather buckle strap is a distinguished touch .
- 2. Jerusalem , israel : an ultra-orthodox man whips a jewish man with a leather strap as a symbolic punishment for his sins during the traditional malkot ceremony
- 3. And breath can be controlled with a wide , soft strap around the neck .
- 4. You see that right there ? That 's the master strap , okay ?
- 5. The sealing strap has no adhering or bonding effect on damp surfaces !