strapnoun [ C ]
uk/stræp/us/stræp/C2 a narrow piece of leather or other strong material used for fastening something or giving support:
Could you help me fasten this strap around my suitcase?
with this meaning as a combining form:
a watch strap
shoes with ankle straps
a strong strip of material hanging from the roof of a bus, train, or other public vehicle for passengers to hold onto if they are standing
More examples
- To keep the helmet in position, fasten the strap beneath the chin.
- The strap had rubbed against his skin and caused irritation.
- Is the strap on this helmet adjustable?
- Tighten the straps so they don't rub.
- It's a frame rucksack with a belt and padded shoulder straps.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Bands, straps and strips
- band
- bar
- belt
- binding
- blindfold
- collar
- dog collar
- duct tape
- masking tape
- raffia
- ribbon
- rubber band
- Scotch tape
- strip
- swathe
- sweatband
- tape
- thong
- webbing
- wristband
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strapverb [ T usually + adv/prep ]
uk/stræp/us/stræp/-pp-to fasten something in position by fastening a narrow piece of leather or other strong material around it:
Are the kids strapped into their car seats?
We strapped the surfboard to the car roof.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Fastening and tying
- attach
- be locked together idiom
- board sth up
- bolt
- bound
- bow 1
- buckle
- buckle up
- hobble
- ligature
- mount
- nail
- put sth up
- reef knot
- rivet
- rope
- tie
- truss
- tying
- yoke
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Phrasal verb(s)
strap sb in
strap sth up