Definition of strap

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Strap (n.) A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging..

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Jess :: "Jess (n.) A short strap of leather or silk secured round the leg of a hawk, to which the leash or line, wrapped round the falconer's hand, was attached when used. See Illust. of Falcon..
Chape :: Chape (n.) The piece by which an object is attached to something, as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap..
Baby Jumper :: Baby jumper () A hoop suspended by an elastic strap, in which a young child may be held secure while amusing itself by jumping on the floor..
Strapwork :: Strap-shaped (a.) Shaped like a strap; ligulate; as, a strap-shaped corolla..
Lather :: Lather (v. t.) To beat severely with a thong, strap, or the like; to flog..
Strap :: Strap (n.) Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use; as, a boot strap, shawl strap, stirrup strap..
Bottine :: Bottine (n.) An appliance resembling a small boot furnished with straps, buckles, etc., used to correct or prevent distortions in the lower extremities of children..
Strapped :: Strap (n.) A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.
Tackling :: Tackling (n.) The straps and fixures adjusted to an animal, by which he draws a carriage, or the like; harness..
Buckle :: Buckle (n.) A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue..
Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..
Selvagee :: Selvagee (n.) A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, -- used for stoppers, straps, etc..
Blackstrap :: Blackstrap (n.) A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses.
Hasp :: Hasp (n.) A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door..
Choke-strap :: Choke-strap (n.) A strap leading from the bellyband to the lower part of the collar, to keep the collar in place..
Rein :: Rein (n.) The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse..
Estrapade :: Estrapade (n.) The action of a horse, when, to get rid of his rider, he rears, plunges, and kicks furiously..
Strappadoes :: Strap (v. t.) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor..
Sandal :: Sandal (n.) A kind of shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot; a protection for the foot, covering its lower surface, but not its upper..
Shackle :: Shackle (n.) Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter..
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