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Strapwork :: Strap-shaped (a.) Shaped like a strap; ligulate; as, a strap-shaped corolla..

Martingal :: Martingal (n.) A strap fastened to a horse's girth, passing between his fore legs, and fastened to the bit, or now more commonly ending in two rings, through which the reins pass. It is intended to hold down the head of the horse, and prevent him from rearing..

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..

Strap :: Strap (n.) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.

Estrapade :: Estrapade (n.) The action of a horse, when, to get rid of his rider, he rears, plunges, and kicks furiously..

Belace :: Belace (v. t.) To beat with a strap. See Lace.

Blackstrap :: Blackstrap (n.) A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses.

Hackamore :: Hackamore (n.) A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal..

Blackstrap :: Blackstrap (n.) Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean; -- so called by sailors.

Brace :: Brace (n.) Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.

Gab :: Gab (n.) The hook on the end of an eccentric rod opposite the strap. See. Illust. of Eccentric.

Strap :: Strap (n.) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses..

Trace :: Trace (n.) One of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whiffletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be drawn; a tug..

Tug :: Tug (n.) A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness..

Understrapper :: Understrapper (n.) A petty fellow; an inferior agent; an underling.

Ligule :: Ligule (n.) A strap-shaped corolla of flowers of Compositae.

Thorough-brace :: Thorough-brace (n.) A leather strap supporting the body of a carriage, and attached to springs, or serving as a spring. See Illust. of Chaise..

Lather :: Lather (v. t.) To beat severely with a thong, strap, or the like; to flog..

Strappadoes :: Strap (v. t.) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor..

Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A strap that runs across a horse's breast.

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