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

  • (..) to light it on fire. Feel the weight of that bag. Make no mistake, your relationships are the heaviest components in your life. Do you feel the straps cutting into your shoulders? All those negotiations and arguments and secrets and compromises. You don't need to carry all that weight. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) The can, sir? No. I'm fine, thank you. How much does your life weigh? Imagine for a second that you're carrying a backpack. I want you to feel the straps on your shoulders. Feel them? Now I want you to pack it with all the stuff that you have in your life. You start with the little things, (..)
    2009 Up in the Air