strap
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
Pronunciation
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strapIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstɹæp
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.
A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.
An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.
verb
transitive
To slap or stroke the muscled areas of a horse with a cloth or pad, a form of massage meant to improve muscle tone.
Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
Tie with a strap
transitive
To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.
transitive
To fasten or bind with a strap.
transitive
To sharpen by rubbing on a strap; to strop.
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This meaning: A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
Used this way, strap is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- shoulder strap , rarer, so it draws attention
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More ways to use strap
- “Please buckle the strap securely before the ride starts.”
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Synonyms
Sense: long or narrow or pliable strip of leather
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