Noun | 1. | strap - an elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position |
2. | strap - hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it | |
3. | strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag Synonyms: shoulder strap | |
4. | strap - whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging | |
Verb | 1. | strap - tie with a strap Antonyms: unstrap - remove the strap or straps from |
2. | strap - beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced" | |
3. | strap - sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor" | |
4. | strap - secure (a sprained joint) with a strap |