strap

noun
UK: /stræp/
US: /stræp/

  1. A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something.

    1. I need a new strap for my bag, this one is broken.
    2. She tightened the strap around her suitcase to ensure it stayed closed during the trip.

  2. A strip of material forming part of a garment and passing over the shoulder.

    1. The dress has thin straps, perfect for summer.
    2. Her dress had delicate straps that sparkled in the light, adding a touch of elegance.

Synonyms

band tie fasten secure
strap transitive-verb

  1. To fasten or secure something with a strap.

    1. Strap your helmet before you ride your bike.
    2. He carefully strapped the package to the carrier to prevent it from falling.

  2. To beat or hit someone with a strap as a form of punishment.

    1. The teacher used to strap students for misbehaving.
    2. In the past, children might be strapped for disciplinary reasons, though this is no longer acceptable.
strap intransitive-verb

  1. To work very hard or put in a great effort.

    1. We really need to strap to finish the project on time.
    2. The team had to strap to meet the deadline, working late every night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strap" in English means: A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something., A strip of material forming part of a garment and passing over the shoulder..

The phonetic transcription of "strap" is /stræp/ in British English and /stræp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strap": band, tie, fasten, secure.

Example usage of "strap": "I need a new strap for my bag, this one is broken.". More examples on the page.