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Word: Strap
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century (denoting a trap for birds, also a piece of timber fastening two objects together): dialect form of strop
strap
a strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something
Short Definition:strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material
Examples:- her bra strap
- the strap of his shoulder bag
Word: Strap
Speech Type: Verb
strap
fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap
Short Definition:fasten or secure in specified place or position with strap
Examples:- I had to strap the bag to my bicycle
- the children were strapped into their car seats
beat (someone) with a strip of leather
Short Definition:beat someone with strip of leather
Examples:- I expected when my dad walked in that he'd strap him
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