strap

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.

2. 2noun

   Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use; as, a boot strap, shawl strap, stirrup strap.

3. 3noun

   A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop.

4. 4noun

   A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.

5. 5noun

   A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.

6. 6noun

   A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.

7. 7noun

   The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.

8. 8noun

   The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.

9. 9noun

   A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.

10. 10transitive verb

    To beat or chastise with a strap.

11. 11transitive verb

    To fasten or bind with a strap.

12. 12transitive verb

    To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

13. 13noun

    whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

14. 14noun

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

15. 15noun

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

16. 16noun

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

17. 17verb

    secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

18. 18verb

    sharpen with a strap

    "strap a razor"

19. 19verb

    tie with a strap

20. 20verb

    beat severely with a whip or rod

    "The teacher often flogged the students"

    "The children were severely trounced"

    Synonyms

    floglashlatherslashtrounceweltwhip