noun
strap
strap
noun
1
A narrow strip of leather, fabric, or similar material used to fasten, carry, or hold something in place.
"The strap on her handbag snapped on the bus."
"He tightened the straps on his backpack before the hike."
verb
1
To fasten or secure something using a strap.
"Strap the surfboard to the roof rack before you drive off."
How to Use Strap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strip of material used to hold, carry, or fasten something, or the act of securing something with one.
Common pairings
shoulder strap
strap in
strap down
Word Forms
strapped past tense, straps plural, straps singular
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Etymology
From an earlier form "strope," from Latin "stroppus" ("strap"), ultimately from Ancient Greek "strophos" ("rope"), related to "strophe."