Definition of strap

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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..

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Understrapping :: Understrapping (a.) Becoming an understrapper; subservient.
Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..
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.
Drum :: Drum (n.) A cylinder on a revolving shaft, generally for the purpose of driving several pulleys, by means of belts or straps passing around its periphery; also, the barrel of a hoisting machine, on which the rope or chain is wound..
Band :: Band (v. t.) A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound together, or confined; a fetter..
Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A strap that runs across a horse's breast.
Ligule :: Ligule (n.) A strap-shaped corolla of flowers of Compositae.
Strap :: Strap (n.) A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop..
Strapwork :: Strap-shaped (a.) Shaped like a strap; ligulate; as, a strap-shaped corolla..
Strapple :: Strapping (a.) Tall; strong; lusty; large; as, a strapping fellow..
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..
Throatlatch :: Throatlatch (n.) A strap of a bridle, halter, or the like, passing under a horse's throat..
Thong :: Thong (n.) A strap of leather; especially, one used for fastening anything..
Holdback :: Holdback (n.) The projection or loop on the thill of a vehicle. to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going down hill, or in backing; also, the strap or part of the harness so used..
Palm :: Palm (n.) A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc..
Strapper :: Strapper (n.) One who uses strap.
Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..
Wanty :: Wanty (n.) A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of a beast; also, a leather tie; a short wagon rope..
Strapping :: Strapped (imp. & p. p.) of Stra.
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