strap
/stræp/
noun
- A long, narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening, holding, or carrying something.
- The watch had a leather strap that was starting to wear out.
- He used a strap to secure the luggage to the roof of the car.
- She adjusted the strap of her backpack before hiking up the mountain.
- A strip of material used as a handle or for hanging something.
- The bag's shoulder strap broke, so she had to carry it in her hand.
- He grabbed the strap on the subway to keep his balance.
- The camera came with a neck strap for easy carrying.
verb
- To fasten or secure something with a strap.
- He strapped the suitcase to the roof rack with bungee cords.
- Please strap your helmet on before getting on the bike.
- She strapped the baby into the car seat carefully.
- To beat or hit someone with a strap as a punishment.
- In the past, teachers would strap students for misbehaving.
- The old school had a rule that allowed principals to strap disobedient children.
- The father threatened to strap his son if he lied again.
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