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strap

Definition

  • noun: a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something
  • noun: a narrow usually flat strip or thong of a flexible material and especially leather used for securing, holding together, or wrapping
  • verb: to secure with or attach by means of a strap
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: strop, band, stripe

Examples

  • She 'strapped' the children 'in' [=fastened the children's seat belts] and drove away.

  • The company is financially 'strapped' and is expected to file for bankruptcy.

  • He's always ready to 'strap on the feedbag' when it's time for dinner.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Cornerstore, Cornerstore. com F ree shipping does not apply in Alaska and Hawaii. Wait, wait, wait, is that a song? That's not a song, that's an ad. - Well, strap in for this one then, Tulip. - Okay. (SINGING) Cornerstore I like how this is going. Let your packages rain down on me (..)
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