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strap

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /stræp/

Forms: straps, strapped

strap means: A long, narrow piece of leather or strong material used to hold, carry, or fasten something.

noun

NARROW BANDB1

A long, narrow piece of leather or strong material used to hold, carry, or fasten something.

  • The bag has a long strap.
  • One of my sandal straps broke.
  • Pull the strap tight before lifting the box.

Similar words: band

Common phrases: shoulder strap, leather strap, watch strap

verb

FASTENB1

To hold something firmly in place with a long, narrow band of strong material.

  • Strap the bag to the bike.
  • She strapped the boxes down tightly.
  • Have you strapped the children into their seats?

How to use it: strap something to something (We strapped the tent to the roof.); strap someone into something (He strapped the baby into her car seat.)

Similar words: fasten, secure

Common phrases: strap something down, strap something on, strap someone in

SHARPEN BLADEC2

To sharpen a blade by rubbing it along a leather strip.

  • The barber strapped his razor.
  • Strap the blade before you shave.
  • He carefully strapped the old razor on leather.

Similar words: strop

Common phrases: strap a razor, strap the blade

Questions about strap

What does strap mean?

A long, narrow piece of leather or strong material used to hold, carry, or fasten something.

What is strap in other languages?

Türkçe: kayış · Español: correa · Français: sangle · Deutsch: Riemen · Italiano: cinghia · 日本語: ストラップ

How do you pronounce strap?

It is pronounced /stræp/.

How do you use strap in a sentence?

The bag has a long strap. One of my sandal straps broke.

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