Definitions for strap



Overview of noun strap

The noun strap has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) strap

(an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position)

2. strap

(hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it)

3. strap, shoulder strap

(a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag)

4. strap

(whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging)


Overview of verb strap

The verb strap has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) strap

(tie with a strap)

2. flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce

(beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced")

3. strap

(sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor")

4. strap

(secure (a sprained joint) with a strap)

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