strap

Definition

• n. an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
• n. hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
• n. a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
• n. whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

Word forms

Past participle

strapped

Past tense

strapped

Present participle

strapping

Third person singular

straps

Example sentences

1. n.

   He tightened the strap on his backpack before starting the hike.

2. vt.

   She used a strap to secure the boxes in the back of the truck.