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[ strap-ing ] / ˈstræp ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR strapping ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectivepowerfully built; robust. large; whopping. Origin of strapping1First recorded in 1650–60; strap + -ing2 Words nearby strappingstrap-oil, strappado, strapped, strapped for, strapper, strapping, strappy, strapwork, Strasberg, Strasbourg, strass Definition for strapping (2 of 2)[ strap-ing ] / ˈstræp ɪŋ /
nounstraps collectively. material used to make a strap or straps: manufacturers of plastic strapping. Origin of strapping2First recorded in 1800–10; strap + -ing1 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for strappingThe strapping 24-year-old Brit is not only one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood but also dating ‘It Girl’ Cara Delevingne. Angelina Jolie’s New Muse: The Rise of Jack O’Connell, Star of the WWII Epic ‘Unbroken’|Marlow Stern|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST After serving for thirteen years as Det. Elliot Stabler, the strapping actor has transitioned into film. Life After ‘SVU’: Christopher Meloni on ‘They Came Together,’ Stabler, and His Famous Behind|Marlow Stern|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST Oh, and don't forget about Daniel Day-Lewis' finest turn yet—or the comedy of our "strapping young Muslim socialist"-in-chief. Best White House 'Nerd Prom' Jokes|Ben Teitelbaum, Alex Chancey|May 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST The two strapping marshals behind him looked plenty strong enough to have coaxed him to his feet if he had decided otherwise. 9/11 Manhattan Murder Is No Mystery Thanks to Bin Laden Kin Trial|Michael Daly|March 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is a strapping 20-year-old with dark intense eyes but flashed a friendly smile. Did the U.S. Make a Mistake In Seizing Anas al-Liby?|Jamie Dettmer|October 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST In this case self-excitement was produced at a very early age, without the use of the hands, by strapping the legs together. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis He was a “strapping,” fine looking lad, almost a man grown, and in experience already a man. Rodney, the Ranger|John V. Lane Strapping himself in, Dave looked back to get the nod from Freddy, and to snap a quick glance at the major. Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal|Robert Sydney Bowen A tengu-painter makes a long-handled brush to whitewash the ceiling, by strapping it to his nose. Japanese Fairy World|William Elliot Griffis Egbert and Athelstane were strapping young fellows of six feet, and thirteen-year-old Hereward was taller already than Ingred. A Popular Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
British Dictionary definitions for strapping
adjective(prenominal) tall and sturdy Word Origin for strappingC17: from strap (in the archaic sense: to work vigorously) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to strappinghulking, burly, sturdy, hulk, brawny, hefty, hunk, husky, powerful, robust, stalwart, stout, tall, vigorous, ox, powerhouse, well-built |