1. An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
   "He tightened the strap on his backpack"
    
2. A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
   "She adjusted the shoulder strap of her heavy backpack for a more comfortable fit";
   - shoulder strap
    
3. Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
   "Commuters grabbed the straps as the subway lurched forward"
    
4. Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
   "The prisoner winced at the sight of the strap"

1. Tie with a strap
   "He strapped the luggage to the roof of the car"
    
2. (medicine) secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
   "The athletic trainer strapped the player's ankle before the game"
    
3. Sharpen with a strap
   "strap a razor"
    
4. Beat severely with a whip or rod
   "The sailor was strapd for disobedience";
   - flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, trounce, whale [N. Amer, informal]

Derived forms: straps, strapping, strapped

Type of: band, beat, beat up, bind, fasten, fix, hanger, leather strip, secure, sharpen, tie, whip, work over [informal]

Antonym: unstrap

Part of: baggage, bandeau, bra, brace [Brit], brassiere, chemise, gallus [US, informal], golf bag, luggage, shift, shimmy [archaic], slip, suspender, teddy

Encyclopedia: Strap