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strap Definition

strap (strap)

noun

  1. 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
  2. any flat, narrow piece, as of metal, used as a fastening
  3. 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

  1. to fasten with a strap
  2. to beat with a strap
  3. to strop (a razor)

strap Synonyms

strap

n.

thong, strop, leash; see band 1.

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.