strap

Definitions


[strap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something
(e.g: her bra strap)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (denoting a trap for birds, also a piece of timber fastening two objects together): dialect form of strop


[strap], (Verb)

Definitions:
- fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap
(e.g: I had to strap the bag to my bicycle)

- beat (someone) with a strip of leather
(e.g: I expected when my dad walked in that he'd strap him)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (denoting a trap for birds, also a piece of timber fastening two objects together): dialect form of strop




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