What does strap mean?

an elongated leather strip (or a 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 tie with a strap beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students

How many definitions does strap have?

Strap has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

Strap Definition & Meaning

strap

noun

an elongated leather strip (or a 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

verb

tie with a strap
beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor"
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

Synonyms for strap

"Strap" in song lyrics

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"Walkin in the mourge, now they sent her with a dog strap"
Analog Brothers — More Freaks
"and it was cool I had juice to get in with a strap"
Andre Nickatina (Dre Dog) f/ Shaggie — Scottie 15
"Off duty officers in brooklyn better go strap..."
The Arsonists — Pyromaniax

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Frequently asked questions

What does strap mean?: an elongated leather strip (or a 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 tie with a strap beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students
What part of speech is strap?: Strap is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does strap have?: Strap has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).