strap
strap
Definition
strap (strap)
noun
- a narrow strip or band of leather or other flexible material, often with a buckle or similar fastener at one end, for binding or securing things
- any flat, narrow piece, as of metal, used as a fastening
- any of several straplike parts or things, as a shoulder strap, a loop for pulling on boots, a razor strop, etc.
Etymology: dial. form of strop
transitive verb strapped, strap′·ping
- to fasten with a strap
- to beat with a strap
- to strop (a razor)
strap
Synonyms
strap
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- elasticate: Easy to fit with two clips to the side frame and an elasticated strap around the handle.
- pad: To ease the load for your child, get them a good, strong backpack with padded shoulder straps.
- fasten: These two buckles were fairly small, merely 2 or 3 cm high, and were probably used to fasten small leather straps.
- tighten: Tighten the straps using the ratchet but not so tight that you damage the boat.
- undo: Slacken the left shoulder strap, undo any straps crossing the chest.
- stitch: Comes with black NATO band or stitched leather strap.
Modifies a noun
- hinge: From hand made strap hinges to specially designed systems in stainless steel, we have hinges to suit any given scenario.
Adjective modifier
- adjustable: Made of durable nylon oxford fabrics, the pack has adjustable shoulder straps.
- detachable: Features include a paper pocket, business card holder, pen holder and a detachable shoulder strap.
- elastic: The meter was held in place on the user's hand by a strong elastic strap into which the fingers were inserted.
- padded: Two external pockets for umbrella, landing net, rod pod, bank sticks etc. Padded adjustable carrying strap, padded carrying handle.
- removable: On the outside there is a further pair of mesh side pockets: top mounted carry handle and a removable shoulder strap.
- diagonal: The diagonal strap should rest over the shoulder, not the neck.
Preposition: with
- buckle: Comes with a leather look strap with nickel free buckle.
Noun used with modifier
- Velcro: A velcro strap around the lower part of the neck keeps the collar in position.
- shoulder: They are supplied in either carry bags with shoulder straps or 900 x 600mm molded, wheeled cases.
- wrist: Falling or slipping with wrist straps can inhibit your natural ability to break your fall.
- leather: The black leather center strap is of strong leather.
- chin: Climbing type helmets are popular, with a chin strap to stop it falling off.
- webbing: These webbing straps can be tightened to form A frames inside the tent that give it good rigidity.
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