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strap
(str/&/p )

noun (n)

  • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    shoulder strap
    source: wordnet30
  • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • tie with a strap(verb.contact)
    Antonym:
    unstrap
    source: wordnet30
  • beat severely with a whip or rod(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    flog, lash, lather, slash, trounce, welt, whip
    source: wordnet30
  • sharpen with a strap(verb.change)
    Example:
    Strap a razor.
    source: wordnet30
  • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • To beat or chastise with a strap.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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