strap

[US]/stræp/
[UK]/stræp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to fasten or secure with a band; to beat with a strip of leather; to restrain
n. a strip of leather or other material used for fastening or beating; a belt; a strop; a whipping
vi. to work energetically; to be constrained.

Phrases & Collocations

leather strap

adjustable strap

camera strap

shoulder strap

wrist strap

steel strap

Example Sentences

strap on a wrist watch

The straps hold the baby in securely.

the straps that galled their shoulders.

the strap of his shoulder bag.

I had to strap the bag to my bicycle.

She straps on a wrist watch.

The bag comes with detachable straps.

I expected when my dad walked in that he'd strap him.

?Halter strap can be slipped over head and shoulders to convert to a bandeau shape.

Objective To research the efficacy of treating absolute glaucoma by deep layer sclera strap insertion combined with cycloanemization.

Climbers can strap sharp nails on to help get a foothold on a slippery slope.

Utilizing the shoulder strap allows you to simply throw it over your shoulder and go, or for more security carry it bandoleer style.

The company’s main products: men’s and wemen’s wallet,handbag,brief case,computer bag, cardcase,key case,handbook,strap,pull rode suitcase,gift suit and so on.

Halter straps tie at the nape. Shirred bodice and back. Constructed with padded bra cups, boning and an inner silicone/elastic band that prevents the back from shifting.

Although it does not set a dress code, it rules out "disproportionately short skirts, tops with revealing decolletage or narrow straps, short or see-through blouses and short pants.

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