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strap
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- pronunciation:
- straep
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin, flat strip of flexible material, often with a fastener such as a buckle at one end, used to fasten or hold objects together or in position.
I like these shoes with the strap across the ankle.He put a strap around his suitcase to make sure that it would stay closed.This bathing suit has straps that you can remove.
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| definition 2: |
such an object secured in a loop, used to hold, grasp, pull, lift, or provide a handhold.
Tighten the shoulder strap on your backpack.She fell on the bus because she couldn't reach the strap to hold on.- similar words:
- sling
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| definition 3: |
a strip of material, usu. leather, on which to sharpen a razor; strop.
- synonyms:
- strop
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| definition 4: |
a similar strip used to whip animals or humans.
When he misbehaved, his father would use the strap.- synonyms:
- whip
- similar words:
- lash, scourge
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| related words: |
belt, billet, crop, girth, harness, leash, tether |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
straps, strapping, strapped |
| definition 1: |
to fasten together or in place with a strap or straps.
I will strap the bags to the top of the car.- synonyms:
- lash, truss
- similar words:
- band, belt, bind, fasten, secure, tie
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| definition 2: |
to whip with a strap.
- similar words:
- belt, flagellate, flail, flog, lash, scourge, thrash, whale, whip
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| definition 3: |
to sharpen (a razor) on a strap; strop.
- synonyms:
- strop
- similar words:
- hone, sharpen, whet
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| related words: |
buckle, gird, switch, truss |
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